Tifton man charged with murder

Tifton Police arrest 32 year old Ernest Branner for Saturday's fatal shooting of Adarius Dennard

TIFTON, GA – Tifton Police arrest a local man after his alleged shooting victim dies as a result of the injuries sustained.

Tifton officers say they responded to a call late Saturday night to the 600 block of East 6th Street and found a man, alive but suffering several gunshot wounds.

The victim, now identified as 24 year old Adarius Dennard, was taken to Tift Regional Medical Center where he died the following day.

Police got a felony murder warrant to arrest 32 year old Ernest Branner who was taken into custody and charged.

Detectives say their investigation is ongoing and that few, if any other details will be released.

Investigators do want to speak with anyone who may have additional information in the case.

If you have any information, you’re asked to contact Detective Ryan Kelly at the Tifton Police Department at 229- 382-3132 or the Tifton Police Department Tip Line at 229-391-3991.