GBI, Manchester Police Seek Public Help in Murder of Shawn Jackson Jr.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Manchester Police Department are actively searching for Kimani Copeland, who is wanted on charges of murder and aggravated assault following the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Shawn Jackson Jr. in Manchester, Georgia. The incident occurred around midnight on April 30, 2025, after an argument between two individuals outside a Maple Street home, resulting in Jackson Jr.'s death at the scene. Authorities have identified Copeland as the primary suspect and are seeking public assistance to locate him, urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement through dedicated phone lines or anonymous tip services. The investigation remains ongoing, and the case will be forwarded to the Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution once complete.