The Gist: Shavis Terrell Hicks, 33, has been arrested in connection with the 2022 death of Jermaine Brandon Reynolds in Macon. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault and Murder.
The Details: On November 27, Shavis Hicks was booked into Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, marking a significant development in a case that began over a year ago. Hicks, who is from Macon, is linked to the death of 23-year-old Jermaine Brandon Reynolds, which occurred on September 15, 2022. The arrest was carried out by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
In Context: The investigation began on September 15, 2022, when deputies found Jermaine Reynolds unresponsive from a gunshot wound on Denton Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
By April 3, 2023, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office had released a video seeking public assistance to identify a person of interest described as a slender black male with braided hair and a beard.
Why It Matters: This arrest brings a new development in a case that has been ongoing for over a year. It underscores the persistent efforts of law enforcement in solving violent crimes and the critical role of public assistance in such investigations.
What You Can Do: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with further information to contact them at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
What’s Next?: As the investigation is ongoing, further details may emerge. The legal process for Shavis Hicks will continue, including court proceedings and potential new evidence or testimonies.
⚠️ 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.
About Macon: Situated in central Georgia, Macon is a historic city with a population of about 153,000 residents. When it comes to education, 85% of adults have earned a high school diploma and 25% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The median household income is about $42,000.
