On February 3, 2026, at approximately 12:30AM, Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to a call of a person who had been shot at 150 Turner Street, Tall Pines Apartments. Officers located the victim, Marshawn Bailey of Columbus, GA, who had suffered a gunshot wound to his body. Officers quickly rendered aid until LaGrange Fire and Troup County AMR arrived. Bailey was transported to a medical facility in Columbus, GA. The Criminal Investigations Division was responded to the scene to conduct their investigation into the shooting.
On February 3, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Detectives with the LaGrange Police Department were notified that Marshawn Bailey, the victim in this incident, had died as a result of his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, Detectives identified Tavarion Henry, 16 years of age, as the alleged shooter. At around 7:00 p.m., Detectives located Henry and he was taken into custody without incident. He is being charged as an adult and, due to his age, will be transported to a Youth Detention Facility. The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective K. Scott at 706-883-2620.
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