In the early morning hours of February 3, 2026, the life of 18-year-old Black male Marshawn Bailey was tragically cut short. Just after midnight, at approximately 12:30 a.m., law enforcement officers with the LaGrange Police Department were dispatched to the Tall Pines Apartments located at 150 Turner Street following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Bailey suffering from a gunshot wound to his body. First responders rendered aid at the scene before he was transported to a medical facility in Columbus, Georgia, for further treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Marshawn Bailey succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 1:30 p.m. that same day. The initial shooting incident prompted an immediate and intensive investigation by the LaGrange Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, as they began to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
The investigation quickly led to a significant development in the case. Detectives were able to identify a suspect, 16-year-old Tavarion Henry. By the evening of February 4, 2026, at around 7:00 p.m., authorities located and apprehended Henry without incident. He is being charged as an adult in connection with the death of Marshawn Bailey and was transported to a youth detention facility. While an arrest has been made, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains active and ongoing.
