17 Year-Old Dies After Being Shot, Statesboro Police Dept Investigating

Statesboro Police Department Detectives are investigating after a 17 year-old, Jabari Walker, was shot near Ladd Circle and later died of his injuries.

From SPD:

On 8/20/23 at 8:40 p.m. SPD officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Ladd Circle, Statesboro, for a male shot at that location. The male, later identified as Jabari Walker (17, Ladd Circle, Statesboro) was transported to East Georgia Regional Medical Center where he died of his injuries . Detectives responded to begin the investigation. At this point, the event appears specific to the victim and not a random event.

Anyone with information on this case should contact Senior Detective Katie Reese at 912- 764-9911 or submit an anonymous tip to www.tipsoft.com or by texting 274637 and entering “TIPSSPD” plus your message.