Albany Police Arrest 19-Year-Old in Shooting Death

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the Albany Police Criminal Investigative Bureau arrested 19-year-old Jordan Amond Edwards. Edwards faces charges of Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. These charges are related to the shooting death of 19-year-old Aaron Donye White, which occurred on August 9, 2024, in the 300 block of Grant Place.

At approximately 12:50 AM on August 9, Albany Police Officers responded to a shooting at the specified address. Upon arrival, they found White suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Edwards has been transported to the Dougherty County Jail.

Anyone with additional information about this case or other cases is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 229-436-TIPS or an investigator at 229-431-2100.

UPDATE: On August 26, 2024, 19-year-old William Bernard Ford was also arrested for Murder in connection with this case.