Cuthbert man arrested for killing 23-year-old man in Stewart County

CUTHBERT, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested 26-year-old Tyrone Smith Jr. of Cuthbert on charges of Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder in connection with the death of 23-year-old Delquan Harris, also of Cuthbert.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Dec. 22. Around 3:20 a.m., the Lumpkin Police Department requested assistance from the GBI to investigate a shooting on Matilda Street in Lumpkin, Stewart County. Officers found Harris with multiple gunshot wounds at the scene. He was transported to a hospital in Columbus, where he was pronounced dead.

Smith, who was in possession of a handgun, was arrested at the scene. Witnesses reported that Smith shot Harris during the incident.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Americus at 229-931-2439 or the Lumpkin Police Department at 229-838-6101. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), visiting the GBI tip line, or using the "See Something, Send Something" mobile app.

Once the investigation is concluded, the case will be turned over to the Southwestern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.