Crime

14 year old charged with murder in June 16 slaying at southwest Macon apartment

An arrest was made Monday in the double shooting that occurred last week at the Majestic Gardens Apartments that left one dead and one injured.

14-year-old Shamar Smith has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Marquavious Deshaun Wright. Smith will be tried as an adult and is currently being held at the Regional Youth Detention Center.

Smith was picked up from Bowden Homes and brought in for questioning on Monday and was later charged.

18-year-old Deontaie Hunt was also shot during the June 16 incident that occurred at the apartment complex on Rocky Creek Road. Hunt was treated for his injuries at Navicent Medical Center.

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Justin Baxley
The Telegraph
Justin Baxley is the fan life reporter at The Telegraph and writes stories centered around entertainment, food and sports in the Macon community. Justin joined the Telegraph staff after graduating from Mercer University in May 2017 with a degree in criminal justice and journalism. During his time at Mercer he served as the sports editor for The Cluster.
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