Man arrested in Americus homicide investigation

AMERICUS, Ga. – 25-year-old Quaderious Deshawn Davis surrendered to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a late Monday evening shooting incident.

Americus Police Department officers responded to Eastview Apartments, discovering two gunshot victims. Both victims were taken to Phoebe Sumter Regional Medical Center by EMS.

22-year-old Jahlin Sims died at the hospital, while the second victim, 27-year-old Anfranee Smothers, received treatment at a Macon Trauma Center and was later discharged.

Davis faces charges of murder, aggravated battery, and possessing a firearm during a felony.

This case is jointly under investigation by the Americus Police Department and the GBI. Anyone with additional information relevant to this case should contact the Americus Police Department at 229-924-3677.

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