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Georgia Teen Found Shot, Suspect Faces Murder Charges
21 Jun
Summary
- A 15-year-old girl was found shot at a Georgia home.
- A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.
- The suspect faces multiple charges including murder and sex crimes.
A fatal shooting occurred Friday night in Washington County, Georgia, resulting in the death of 15-year-old LuVenya Knight. Deputies discovered Knight unresponsive at a residence on Hagan Circle outside Tennille after responding to a person shot call around 9:45 p.m. Attempts to revive her were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Law enforcement swiftly apprehended Kermarion Markel Washington, 22, of Tennille, shortly after the discovery. He is currently held at Washington County Jail, awaiting a bond hearing. Washington faces a multitude of charges, including aggravated assault, felony murder, malice murder, child molestation, and statutory rape. The Washington County Sheriff's Office indicated that additional charges may be filed as the investigation progresses, with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation providing support to local authorities.
