VALDOSTA, Ga. (WSAV) - The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) is asking for the public's help locating a 16-year-old wanted for his involvement in yesterday morning's homicide on Stillwater Drive.
On December 30, 2024, at approximately 3:10 am., VPD officers responded to the 700 block of Stillwater Drive, after E911 received several calls about gunshots in the area. One caller stated that someone appeared to be lying on the ground near a vehicle.
Once officers arrived, they found the victim, a 41-year-old male, unresponsive on the ground. The male had obvious signs of trauma and was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Valdosta Police Department Detectives have identified Damirie Washington, 16 years of age, as being involved in the homicide. Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for Washington for the offenses of:
• Felony murder
• Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
• Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Washington is described as an African American male, 5’6” in height, 135 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Currently, Washington’s location is unknown. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone knows his location, please call 911.
If anyone has any further information on this case or any other cases, please contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigative Services at 229-293-3145, the crime tip line at 229-293-3091, or file a tip online at this link.