17-year-old shot and killed at Walmart, GBI investigates
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. - One teenager has been killed and another is charged with his murder in a shooting at a Monroe County Walmart Sunday, Forsyth police confirmed.
According to investigators, 17-year-old Cedric Mayes was shot and killed following an argument at the Walmart at 180 N Lee Street. The argument between Mayes and another teenager began in the produce section and continued throughout multiple sections of the store.
At some point during the argument, 17-year-old Tarmaine Jontavion Bowden pulled out a pistol and shot Mayes several times, police said.
Monroe County Sheriff's deputies and Forsyth police responded to the scene. Mayes was pronounced dead on scene. Deputies took Bowden into custody.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation in accordance with their protocols.
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