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Willie Lee Cheley Jr

Case from Metter, GA dated Jun 18, 2020

Victim Details

Willie Lee Cheley Jr

Male

Black / African American

Metter

GA

2020-06-18

21

Willie

Lee Cheley Jr

06/30/2026

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In the small city of Metter, Georgia, a young man's life was cut short, leaving a family to grieve and a community to wonder. Willie Lee Cheley Jr., a 21-year-old male, was killed by gunfire on June 18, 2020. The incident prompted an investigation by the Metter Police Department, who soon requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

As investigators delved into the case, a suspect emerged. The GBI secured a felony murder arrest warrant for 23-year-old Juan Dwayne John ...
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  • WTGS: Metter police searching suspect in deadly Thursday night shooting
  • WSAV-TV: Man wanted for Metter murder
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