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Two suspects arrested in connection to fatal shooting

Артем Константин
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Two arrests have been made in connection to the fatal shooting of Nigel Turner which occurred in April of last year.

Jutaraz Morton, a 24-year old from Winder and Timia Cobbs, a 25-year-old from Athens were both taken into custody Wednesday after warrants were issued for their arrest. Charges that Morton faces include Malice Murder, Felony Murder, 2 counts of Aggravated Assault, and 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Felonies. Cobbs is being charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and 2 counts of Aggravated Assault.

The Investigation began back in April, when the Athens Clarke-County Police Department responded to reports of a shooting on the 100 block of Huntington Road. Turner, a 25-year old from Athens, was found deceased on the on the scene. A second victim was transported to a local hospital with non life-threating injuries.

At this time, no motive for the shooting has been released. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective David Harrison at 762-400-7361 or via email at David.harrison@accgov.com

A native New Yorker, Lara is new to Athens, having just moved to this delightfully quirky town in 2021. She’s been working in broadcasting for the last 25 years in markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Atlanta. When she’s not at WUGA, you can find Lara covered in cats, playing D&D, or skating (as a rookie) with the Classic City Roller Girls.
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