After a four-year investigation, the GBI has arrested and charged five people in connection with a 2022 shooting that occurred at a bar in Hartwell. The shooting resulted in the deaths of Roberius Thornton, age 39, of Hartwell, GA, and Joseph Johnson, age 24, of Bowman, GA. It happened about 2 a.m. on September 5 in the parking lot of Jack’s Bar and Grill. Four people were shot and two died. Two others were injured. A few days later, Hartwell Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the owner of the restaurant had surrendered his business license to the City of Hartwell and the business was closed. The case was turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and after a four-year investigation, they announced the arrests of five people on Wednesday. As a result of this investigation, the following people have been arrested: Ke’Ardrick Tucker, age 31, of Bowman, GA, charged with two counts of Felony Murder, 11 counts of Aggravated Assault, and 11 counts of Possession of Firearm during Commission of Felony. Jo’Beau Almond, age 33, of Hartwell, GA, charged with two counts of Felony Murder, 11 counts of Aggravated Assault, 11 counts of Possession of Firearm during Commission of Felony, and Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. Kyairre Thomas, age 25, of Canon, GA, charged with two counts of Felony Murder, 11 counts of Aggravated Assault, and 11 counts of Possession of Firearm during Commission of Felony. Contorious White, age 21, of Anderson, SC, charged with two counts of…
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