Martevalous Williams dies in fatal Valdosta shooting
Fatal Valdosta shooting death of Martevalous Williams – Obituary
Authorities have identified both the victim and the suspect in a deadly shooting that took place in Valdosta on Thursday, July 18.
At approximately 3:30 a.m., Valdosta police responded to a report of a shooting at the Park Chase Apartments. Upon arrival, officers discovered Martevalous Williams, 32, in the stairwell with a gunshot wound to his torso.
Despite life-saving efforts, Williams was declared dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Williams had been involved in an argument with Darius Kitchen, 32, and Clarence Eady, 26, who is also Williams’s brother.
According to the police, both Eady and Kitchen provided conflicting and false accounts of the incident during the investigation.
They have both been detained and are currently held at the Lowndes County Jail.
Kitchen faces charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Eady has been charged with tampering with evidence and obstructing an officer.
“This is yet another senseless act of violence in our community. Our detectives worked tirelessly to find answers for Mr. Williams’ family. It is inconceivable that the victim’s own brother obstructed the investigation, given he was present at the time of the shooting. Tragically, the victim’s children are now without a father, and a family mourns his loss. We are grateful for the Child Advocacy Center’s assistance during this case,” said Valdosta Police Chief Leslie Manahan.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigative Services at (229) 293-3145 or the crime tip line at (229) 293-3091.
Fatal Valdosta shooting death of Martevalous Williams – Obituary Authorities have identified both the victim and the suspect in a deadly shooting that took place in Valdosta on Thursday, July 18. At approximately 3:30 a.m., Valdosta police responded to a report of a shooting at the Park Chase Apartments. Upon arrival, officers discovered Martevalous Williams,…
Fatal Valdosta shooting death of Martevalous Williams – Obituary Authorities have identified both the victim and the suspect in a deadly shooting that took place in Valdosta on Thursday, July 18. At approximately 3:30 a.m., Valdosta police responded to a report of a shooting at the Park Chase Apartments. Upon arrival, officers discovered Martevalous Williams,…