WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story. In the meantime, watch other stories from Tift County above. TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) —The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested two individuals and is actively searching for a third suspect in connection with the July death of a Tifton man whose body was found inside a burning vehicle. Robert Louis Brown, 41, and Aiyah Foster, 25, both of Tifton, are in custody. Warrants have also been issued for 33-year-old Derrick Lamar Britt Jr., who remains at large. All three are implicated in the death of 36-year-old Josh Gillis on July 24, 2026. On Friday, July 24, 2026, Tift County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies responded to a report of a burning car at the intersection of Arnold Road and Branch Road in Tifton. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Gillis deceased inside the vehicle. An autopsy conducted by the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Gillis’s death a homicide, confirming he died from apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities have filed extensive charges against the individuals involved: The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case or the location of Derrick Lamar Britt Jr. is urged to contact law enforcement: Anonymous tips can also be submitted by: Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be turned over to the Tift County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the…
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