In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 25, 2026, the life of 29-year-old Shekela Woodard was tragically cut short in Fitzgerald, Georgia. A gathering at a home on Sullivan Court, filled with the sounds of a party, was shattered by gunfire. When Fitzgerald Police Department officers responded to a 911 call around 2:30 a.m., they found Woodard had been fatally shot.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to lead the homicide investigation. Friends and community members expressed their profound grief, remembering Woodard as a "beloved soul" with a "bright spirit" who brought laughter and warmth to those who knew her. Her sudden death left the small community in shock and sorrow.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified three men as suspects in connection with Woodard's death. Felony murder warrants were issued for JiQuan Rocquee Hill. Two other men, Devon Tyrell Isabell and Curtis Hakese King, are wanted as parties to the crime of murder. Law enforcement officials have cautioned that the three individuals are considered dangerous and should not be approached by the public. The investigation remains active and ongoing as authorities seek to bring those responsible for Shekela Woodard's death to justice.
