Javoris Jonquil Scott, a 29-year-old male, died on October 6, 2021, in Sylvania, Georgia, following a shooting incident. The event unfolded at a residence on Bryan’s Bridge Road in Screven County. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute between Scott and his 70-year-old grandfather, Walter Washington.
Initial investigations suggest that the argument escalated, leading Washington to shoot his grandson. Scott was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Following the incident, the Screven County Sheriff's Office requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to lead the death investigation. An autopsy was scheduled to be performed at the GBI Crime Lab in Pooler to determine the official cause of death.
Walter Washington was arrested on October 7, 2021, and initially charged with one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. At the time of his arrest, he was booked into the Screven County Jail. Law enforcement officials indicated that additional charges were expected pending further investigation. However, details regarding any subsequent charges, trial, or conviction have not been made publicly available.
