In the winter of 2024, a tragic event unfolded in Albany, Georgia, leading to the death of 41-year-old Lasonya Dawson. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, police were called to a residence on East 4th Avenue where they discovered Ms. Dawson unresponsive, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Also found at the residence was her ex-boyfriend, Jamarcus Stringer, who was located in the front yard with a gunshot wound to his head. Stringer was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
An alleged witness at the scene described the incident as a murder-suicide. However, the Albany Police Department has not officially confirmed this detail, stating that the investigation is still ongoing. Authorities have not released further information regarding other potential suspects or made any arrests in connection with the deaths.
The community was left to mourn the loss of Lasonya Dawson, who is remembered by those who knew her. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of both individuals continues.
