Man wanted after deadly shooting in Manchester earlier this week
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Manchester Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Kimani Copeland, who is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this week.
Copeland is facing charges of aggravated assault and murder following the death of 29-year-old Shawn Jackson, Jr., of Fayetteville, Georgia.
The incident occurred just after midnight on Wednesday, April 30, on Maple Street in Manchester, located in Meriwether County. According to a preliminary investigation, Manchester Police were dispatched to a residence in response to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Jackson Jr. had been shot following an argument between two individuals in front of the home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released details about the nature of the dispute or what led up to the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
The GBI and Manchester Police urge anyone with information about the case or the whereabouts of Kimani Copeland to come forward. Tips can be directed to the GBI’s regional investigative office in Midland (Columbus) at (706) 565-7888 or to the Manchester Police Department at (706) 846-3155.
Anonymous tips are also welcome and can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), visiting https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or through the “See Something, Send Something” mobile app.
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