Crime
Quitman Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of 25-Year-Old Edward Denson
QUITMAN, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a 20-year-old Quitman man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday evening, according to an official press release from the agency.
Authorities say Khalil Proctor has been taken into custody following the shooting death of 25-year-old Edward Denson.
The incident took place around 10:14 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at a residence located at 201 West Hill Street in Quitman.
Following the shooting, GBI agents and local law enforcement launched an immediate investigation and quickly identified Proctor as the primary suspect.
He has been formally charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Proctor is currently being held at the Brooks County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online at the GBI’s tip submission website.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.