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Cordele Police Arrest Two Suspects in Violent Waffle House Incident
17 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Police arrested Kelwin Jackson, 20, and Jermall Burks, 27, in Cordele
- Jackson charged with aggravated assault, Burks charged with battery
- Two men injured, one with multiple gunshot wounds, another physically assaulted
On November 13th, 2025, Cordele police apprehended two suspects in connection with a violent incident at a local Waffle House restaurant. Kelwin Jackson, 20, was arrested on the front porch of a home in Cordele and charged with aggravated assault. Authorities also found a gun during Jackson's arrest.
Jermall Burks, 27, was located at another home in Cordele and charged with battery. The arrests came after two men were injured during an early Sunday morning shooting and assault at the Waffle House. Police found one man with multiple gunshot wounds and another who had been physically assaulted by several people. Both victims were transported to a hospital for medical treatment and are currently receiving care.
Cordele officials confirmed that no Waffle House staff members were injured during the incident. The police department has not released any additional details at this time, but they are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact the Cordele Police Department.
