In the early evening of February 8, 2020, a gathering of people in the 900 block of Nardo Street in Valdosta, Georgia, took a tragic turn. James Bivins Jr., a 32-year-old male, was in attendance when an altercation broke out amongst the crowd. The dispute quickly escalated, leading to an exchange of gunfire between several individuals. In the midst of the chaos, a bullet struck Bivins in the torso.
Valdosta Police officers responded to the scene at approximately 6:54 p.m. to find a large group of people surrounding the wounded Bivins. Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly after and transported him to South Georgia Medical Center. Despite their efforts, James Bivins Jr. was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Detectives and crime scene investigators began a thorough examination of the area, working to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. They determined that the incident occurred at the intersection of Nardo Street and Summerlin Street, where a significant number of people had congregated. The initial investigation revealed that the shooting was the result of the altercation that had erupted within the crowd. At the time of the initial reports, law enforcement had not made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The Valdosta Police Department stated that they were working closely with the District Attorney's Office to determine the appropriate course of action as their investigation continued. Authorities urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. There have been no subsequent public announcements regarding arrests or the identification of any suspects in the death of James Bivins Jr.
