Five people have been charged in connection with the death of 16-year-old Darion Davis in Pearson. Davis, who was beaten in a group assault earlier this month, died several days later in a Savannah hospital from his injuries. The suspects, four teenagers and one adult, now face multiple charges related to the assault and Davis’s death.
Just The Facts:
• Victim: Darion Davis, 16, of Pearson, Georgia.
• Charges Filed:
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• A 15-year-old from Pearson is charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
• A 14-year-old from Pearson is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
• A 16-year-old from Pearson is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
• Verntron White, 17, of Pearson, is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
• Ta’shunika Jones, 21, of Pearson, is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
• Investigation Initiation: The Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on October 21, following Davis’s death in a Savannah hospital.
• Assault Details: Investigators discovered a video showing the suspects in a fight, during which the 15-year-old allegedly struck Davis multiple times with a pipe.
• Custody: White and Jones were booked into the Atkinson County Jail, while the three minors are held by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Autopsy Pending: The GBI Medical Examiner’s Office in Decatur is expected to perform an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.
In Context: This incident has shaken the small community of Pearson, where the death of a local teenager has led to serious charges against several young people.
How You Can Help: Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office at (912) 422-3611 or the GBI’s Douglas office at (912) 389-4103. Anonymous tips can be submitted at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online at the GBI website.
Next Steps: The investigation continues, with the GBI expected to submit its findings to the Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for potential prosecution.
⚠️ Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
