AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Authorities have identified the victim and suspect following a deadly shooting late Saturday night in Americus. The Americus Police Department announced that 27-year-old Dennis Denzel Hamilton, of DeSoto, died from injuries sustained in the shooting. Shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the area of Bessie Mays Circle following reports of a person shot. Upon arriving at the scene, officers learned that Hamilton had already been transported to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in a private vehicle. He was treated by hospital staff but later died. Police have arrested 21-year-old Jabari Bradley in connection with the incident. Bradley is currently in custody and faces charges of felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The shooting remains under joint investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Americus Police Department. Anyone with additional information regarding the case is asked to contact the Americus Police Department at 229-924-3677 or at 229-937-9011 after business hours. Copyright 2026 WTVM. All rights reserved.
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