An attempted armed robbery and shooting in Brunswick on Oct. 12 resulted in multiple arrests, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — 10/16 UPDATE
The GBI confirmed that 19-year-old Daeqon Lawrence, one of two people wounded in the Oct. 12 shooting, died Friday after suffering his injuries.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Brunswick Police Department have arrested five people in connection with the shooting near the intersection of Union Street and S Street in Brunswick.
Brunswick police asked the GBI to assist with the investigation into the shooting, which occurred at about 3:30 a.m. Investigators said a group allegedly attempted to rob a home reportedly used to sell illegal drugs. During the incident, a man inside the residence and the alleged robbers exchanged gunfire. One person was shot in the leg and later released from the hospital. Another victim was airlifted to a regional hospital and was initially listed in critical condition.
The following individuals were arrested and charged:
- Kassidy Allen, age 19, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and tampering with evidence
- Ziquel Easton, age 24, was charged with aggravated assault, burglary, criminal attempt to commit robbery, possession of a firearm during commission of certain crimes, and tampering with evidence.
- A 17-year-old was charged with burglary and criminal attempt to commit robbery.
- Brianna Scott, age 18, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and tampering with evidence
- Caleb Thomas, age 18, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes, and tampering with evidence
According to the GBI, Franklin, Easton, Allen, Scott and Thomas were taken to the Glynn County Jail.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Kingsland at (912) 729-6198 or the Brunswick Police Department at (912) 267-5559. After the investigation is completed, the case file will be forwarded to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.