In the winter of 2023, a senseless act of violence in Jonesboro, Georgia, initiated a long and painful ordeal for the family of Cedrick Ced Lamon Edwards. On the evening of January 19th, the 49-year-old business owner was ambushed and shot multiple times as he was leaving his accounting firm on Flint Trail. The attack was captured on surveillance video, showing Edwards walking to his car before being gunned down. His family believes the act was personal and a setup, as he was not robbed.
Following the shooting, Edwards was rushed to a hospital where he endured numerous medical procedures and fought for his life for seven months. Despite his resilience, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries on August 23, 2023. His death transformed the case into a homicide investigation, leaving his family not only to grapple with their profound loss but also to advocate for justice in a case that seemed to stall.
Months turned into years with no significant breakthroughs in the investigation. The family of Cedrick Edwards has voiced their immense pain and frustration, feeling that the case was not given the priority it deserved by the Clayton County Police Department. They have pleaded with law enforcement to pursue all leads, including a threatening letter that was reportedly received after the shooting. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
As of early 2026, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests made. Law enforcement has periodically renewed their calls for public assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. The family continues to mourn the loss of a man described as the glue that held them together, a kind and generous individual who was a beloved father, son, and friend. They remain steadfast in their quest for answers and for those responsible for his death to be brought to justice.
