GBI Investigates Homicide in Eastman

UPDATE

Eastman, GA (August 26, 2022) - On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Andre Lynn Johnson, age 16, of Rhine, was arrested and charged with malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault relating to the death of Za’Quon Brown. Jemel Wilcox, age 38, of Rhine, was arrested for one count of false statements and writings relating to this investigation. Wilcox is Johnson’s mother. Additional charges and arrests are anticipated. 

ORIGINAL RELEASE

Eastman, GA (August 22, 2022) – The GBI is investigating a homicide in Eastman, GA.  On Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 6:36 p.m., the Eastman Police Department requested the GBI for assistance.  Eastman Police Department officers initially responded to Neese Street in reference to a shots fired call.  When responding officers arrived, they discovered a wrecked car that struck a tree.  Upon further examination, the driver, Za’Quon Brown, age 21, of Oglethorpe, was found deceased in the car from a gunshot wound.     

The investigation is active and ongoing.  If anyone has information, please contact the GBI regional investigative office in Eastman at 478-374-6988 or the Eastman Police Department at 478-374-7788.  Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.