All clear given at Georgia Southwestern University, suspect in custody

Man with gun spotted on Georgia Southwestern campus arrested at the 1400 block of South Lee Street - Americus Times-Recorder

A shelter in place alert was issued for Georgia Southwestern on April 23 after a man was seen with a fire arm on campus. The man was spotted in the Magnolia Courtyard area, before moving off campus. A suspect was arrested at the 1400 block of South Lee Street without any injuries occurring or shots fired. Makyon Tolbert told where he was at when the alert went out. “I was actually in the cafeteria. They wouldn’t let me leave.” Tolbert became sti…

All clear given at Georgia Southwestern University, suspect in custody

A potential safety issue was reported Wednesday afternoon on the campus of Georgia Southwestern University, according to the school.

GBI Arrests Americus Man for Carrying AR-15 on Georgia Southwestern State University Campus

The GBI has arrested and charged Khamani Clayton, age 19, of Americus, GA, with Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and Carrying Weapons within a School Safety Zone. On April 23, 2025, at about 11:25 a.m., the Americus Police Department notified the GBI about a person with a rifle on the Georgia Southwestern State University campus. The Georgia Southwestern State University Police later requested the GBI to take the lead in the investigation. Cla…

Americus Man Arrested for Bringing Stolen AR-15 to Georgia Southwestern State University, Prompting Active Shooter Reports

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged Khamani Clayton, 19, of Americus, GA, with Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and Carrying Weapons within a School Safety Zone after he was found on the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) campus with an AR-15. On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at approximately 11:25 a.m., the Americus Police Department contacted the GBI regarding a person with a rifle on the GSW campus. Univ…