Shooting at S.L. MASON ELEMENTARY AREA on 09/25/2025 12:00 AM

Type: Shooting

Date: 09/25/2025 12:00 AM

Description: The suspect was killed by Valdosta Police Department. Cause of death: Gunshot. Incident No.: GA0920100

Address: S.L. MASON ELEMENTARY AREA, Valdosta, GA

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Jones

Name

Tareaha Jones

Missing Age

34

Est. Current Age

41

Last Seen

Valdosta, GA on 04/13/2018

Physical Description

Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 4' 10" - 5' 0" Weight: 130 - 150 lbs

Case Number

MP52985

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Wade

Name

Brandon Wade

Age

21

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Brandon and his mother, paula, were last reported to be seen at their apartment in the 1400 block of st. Augustine road, valdosta, ga. Paula was employed by sam’s club and they were reported missing when she failed to show up for work. They are considered missing persons/endangered.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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