In the small city of Fitzgerald, Georgia, the night of Friday, April 12, 2024, was shattered by the sound of gunfire on East Pine Street. When officers from the Fitzgerald Police Department arrived at the scene following 911 calls, they discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The injured man was identified as 33-year-old Terrance Shelton, a Black male resident of the community. Emergency medical services rushed him to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Terrance Shelton's injuries proved to be too severe. He succumbed to his wounds at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, and was pronounced dead. In the wake of his death, the Fitzgerald Police Department requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to delve into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
The investigation into Shelton's death remains active and ongoing. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the shooting. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the GBI Regional Investigative Field Office in Perry or the Fitzgerald Police Department. Anonymous tips are also being accepted through various channels as the search for answers and justice for Terrance Shelton continues. Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be turned over to the Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for potential prosecution.
