15-year-old juvenile arrested for fatal shooting in Cordele
CORDELE, Ga. – At 9:24 p.m. on Friday, August 4th, Cordele Police officers along with Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident in the area of Pateville Road and 13th Street.
Upon arrival, they located a female driver who had suffered a single gunshot.
The incident occurred when the victim was driving south on 13th Street with two juveniles in the car.
The investigation revealed that one of the two juveniles in the backseat was handling a firearm when it was discharged, striking the victim who was at the wheel.
Immediate efforts were made to provide medical assistance, but sadly, the victim was pronounced deceased at the accident scene.
Officers later arrested the 15-year-old male juvenile that was responsible for her death. It was determined that he was the victim’s nephew.
The juvenile has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, possession of a firearm by a minor, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and reckless conduct.
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