Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted murder suspect
“We won’t stop until the criminals do”. Those are the words of Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman following the arrest of a man wanted in a 2023 murder.
The investigation began after deputies responded to a deadly shooting on July 15, 2023, on Buena Vista Road. The victim Jimmy Hearns was found deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.
After a year and several months of investigating, on March 17, 2025, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit arrested the wanted murder suspect identified as Dazuan Leshea Shelton.
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Shelton was transported to the Muscogee County Jail and was charged with Felony Murder, Felony Aggravated Assault, and Felony Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.
“A special thanks to all of the investigators who worked on this case to bring closure to this family,” authorities added. “The MCSO has a message for those who continue to commit violent crimes in our community – don’t do it.”
This case remains under investigation.
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