Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested several individuals for Aggravated Assault in connection with a shooting incident that took place on Walnut Street, near its intersection with Forest Avenue. The incident took place on January 9, 2022 at around 4:00 p.m.
It was reported that 17-year-old Jaleel Janeko Fryer and his brother, 17-year-old Jameel Jameko Fryer were walking down Walnut Street. The brothers began to shoot towards a residence that is located on Forest Avenue. As the brothers were shooting at the residence, they began to run. During the incident, Jaleel shot his brother Jameel. While Jaleel was checking on his injured brother, two of their family members arrived and saw that Jameel had been shot. They brandished firearms and began to shoot at the same residence that is located on Forest Avenue.
Jameel Fryer was transported to the Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance, and he is listed to be in critical condition.
The witnesses and suspects were taken to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division to be interviewed.
After being interviewed, 17-year-old Jaleel Janeko Fryer, 18-year-old Jalin Quavon Cantrell Fryer, and Jarohn Leontavis Hawks were transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.
Jaleel Janeko Fryer is being held, without bond, for the charges of (6 counts) of Aggravated Assault, and Discharge of Firearms on a Property of Another. Jalin Quavon Cantrell Fryer is being held, without bond, for the charges of (5 counts) of Aggravated Assault. Jarohn Leontavis Hawks is being held, without bond, for the charges of (5 counts) of Aggravated Assault.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.