Crime
16-year-old Jamauri Smarr and 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter killed in South Fulton shooting
Authorities in South Fulton are actively searching for a suspect following a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers Tuesday night in a residential subdivision.
According to the City of South Fulton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Fortune Point in the Cooks Landing neighborhood shortly before 8:30 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, responding officers located two juvenile victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported both victims to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Despite lifesaving efforts, authorities later confirmed that both teenagers succumbed to their injuries.
The victims were identified by the Fulton County Medical Examinerโs Office as 16-year-old Jamauri Smarr and 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter.
Investigators remained on scene for several hours, processing evidence and canvassing the area.
A white sedan, believed to be of interest in the investigation, was recovered from the scene and towed for further examination.
At this time, police have not released information regarding a possible motive, and it remains unclear what led up to the shooting.
Authorities have also not confirmed whether the victims were residents of the neighborhood.
In a statement issued overnight, South Fulton Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs expressed profound sorrow over the tragedy, calling it a โdevastating lossโ for the community. She emphasized that city officials are working closely with law enforcement to gather additional information and support the ongoing investigation.
Police continue to search for the individual or individuals responsible and are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the South Fulton Police Department.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. โ A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.