🚓 The Details: Upon arriving at the scene, Brunswick police discovered Williams with a fatal gunshot wound. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Ta’Quan Waye, had already fled. Waye is described as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with visible facial tattoos. He is wanted for murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Authorities warn that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Teenager Killed in Brunswick Shooting: Suspect on the Run

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A verbal altercation between two men escalated into a fatal shooting on Albany Street late Sunday night, claiming the life of 17-year-old Xavier Williams. The shooting occurred at 11:19 p.m.

🚓 The Details: Upon arriving at the scene, Brunswick police discovered Williams with a fatal gunshot wound. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Ta’Quan Waye, had already fled. Waye is described as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with visible facial tattoos. He is wanted for murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Authorities warn that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

đź“Š By The Numbers:

  • Incident time: 11:19 p.m., July 14, 2024
  • Victim: Xavier Williams, 17
  • Suspect: Ta’Quan Waye, 22
  • Suspect description: 5’9″, 150 lbs, facial tattoos

📞 What You Can Do: Anyone with information about Ta’Quan Waye’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Carla Futch at (912) 279-2641. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Silent Witness at (912) 267-5516 or via email at bpdtips@brunswickpolice.org.

🔍 What’s Next?: As the police continue their search for Ta’Quan Waye, they are also investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Community members are advised to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

👮‍♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.

2023 Statistics:

  • Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
  • Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
  • Gun-related injuries: 36,357
  • Mass shootings: 656

2022 Statistics:

  • Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
  • Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
  • Gun-related injuries: 38,500
  • Mass shootings: 647

While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents. This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.

To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken.

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