Warner Robins shooting now a homicide, police say
A suspect has been identified in the incident, while initial reports of a second suspect were dropped.
WARNER ROBINS — A man was arrested after a Friday night shooting in Warner Robins, and police say it has been updated to a homicide investigation.
According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 5:45 p.m. on March 28 in the 100 block of Buford Drive.
When police arrived, they found a 21-year-old man, identified as Shaquez Head, with a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital and died from his injuries on April 1.
Police arrested one individual shortly after the incident, identified as 22-year-old Nicholas Jenkins. Investigation revealed he and another party arrived at the scene, where Jenkins shot Head and fled.
The other party was taken into custody later during the investigation, but was released after police learned he was not involved nor knew of the shooting.
Jenkins is being charged with Homicide, Aggravated Assault and Possesion of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Brankley or Detective Milam at (478) 302-5380 or call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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