In the warm afternoon of Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, the life of 19-year-old Ja'quavious 'Fat' Ja'Monte Lackey was tragically cut short in Covington, Georgia. A former student of Tallassee High School in Alabama, Lackey was known by his loved ones as a vibrant and cherished young man whose presence brought warmth and energy to those around him.
The events that led to his untimely death unfolded at a residence on East Lawn Way. Newton County deputies responded to a distress call around 2:45 p.m. and discovered Lackey with a critical gunshot wound. Emergency responders quickly transported him to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal.
The incident was determined to be the result of a domestic dispute. At the scene, authorities apprehended 20-year-old Jacarie Justice as a person of interest. Following an investigation, Justice was arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting. The specific charge filed against him was one felony count of voluntary manslaughter.
Jacarie Justice was subsequently booked into the Newton County jail, where he remains in custody without bond, awaiting trial. The loss of Ja'quavious Lackey has been described as a deep and painful void in the hearts of his family and friends, who have shared numerous tributes and memorials in his honor.
