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Athens Man Arrested in Connection with Early Morning Shooting Death

Clarke County Sheriff's Office

An Athens man has been arrested in connection with an early morning shooting death. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, 26-year old Marquavius Knox, has been arrested and charged with the murder of Jamelle Brightwell of Bogart.

According to a media release from the department, the incident happened Monday morning around 5:49.

Officers responded to a Shots Fired call in the vicinity of Hickman Drive before arriving on the scene to find the non-responsive Brightwell.

Officers rendered aid to Brightwell until EMS arrived. Brightwell was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

ACCPD is actively investigating the case and ask that anyone with information about the incident to call 706-613-3330 and speak with Det. Johnson at extension 331 or Det. Carroll at extension 292.