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Marcus Laster

Case from Americus, GA dated Jan 10, 2021

Victim Details

Marcus Laster

Male

Black / African American

Americus

GA

2021-01-10

26

Marcus

Laster

07/26/2026

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In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Americus, Georgia, the life of 26-year-old Marcus Laster was tragically cut short. On January 10, 2021, at approximately 1:02 a.m., law enforcement and medical personnel were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of South Dudley Street following a report of a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they found Marcus Laster, a resident of South Hampton Street, suffering from a single gunshot wound to his upper body. He was quickly transported to Phoebe S ...
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  • https://www.walb.com: Americus man charged with murder after fatal shooting
  • Police: Americus man fatally shot, suspect charged with murder
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    I had the chance to meet Marcus a few times through community events in Americus, and I just wanted ... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else feel that the community support for Marcus’s family has been really moving? It’... ...Read More
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