19-Year-Old Dies After Brunswick Drug House Shootout; Five Arrested in Attempted Armed Robbery

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A 19-year-old Brunswick man has died from injuries sustained in a shooting during an attempted robbery at a suspected drug house, while five people have been arrested in connection with the incident, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

Daequan Lawrence, 19, of Brunswick, died Friday, October 16, 2026, four days after the shooting near Union Street and S Street.

The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m. Monday, October 12, when investigators say a group attempted to rob a residence primarily used for selling illegal drugs. Gunfire erupted between the group and a man inside the home, leaving two people wounded.

One victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was treated at an area hospital before being released. The second victim was airlifted to a regional hospital in critical condition.

The GBI subsequently identified Lawrence as one of the injured individuals and confirmed his death on October 16.

Attempted Robbery Leads to Exchange of Gunfire

According to the GBI, the Brunswick Police Department requested assistance investigating the shooting on October 12.

Investigators determined that a group of individuals had attempted to rob a house near the intersection of Union Street and S Street.

The residence was reportedly used primarily for the sale of illegal drugs.

During the attempted robbery, a man inside the house exchanged gunfire with members of the group.

Two individuals were struck by gunfire.

One was transported to a nearby hospital with a leg injury and later released. The other was airlifted to a regional medical facility in critical condition.

Authorities have not specified whether Lawrence was inside the home or part of the group allegedly attempting the robbery.

The GBI also has not identified who fired the shots that struck either victim.

Five Brunswick Residents Arrested Following Shooting

The GBI and Brunswick Police Department arrested five people in connection with the investigation.

All five were booked into the Glynn County Jail on October 12.

Ziquel Easton, 24, of Brunswick, faces the most extensive list of charges:

Aggravated assault
Burglary
Criminal attempt to commit robbery
Possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes
Tampering with evidence

Jordan Franklin, 17, of Brunswick, was charged with:

Burglary
Criminal attempt to commit robbery

Kassidy Allen, 19, of Brunswick, was charged with:

Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
Tampering with evidence

Brianna Scott, 18, of Brunswick, was charged with:

Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
Tampering with evidence

Caleb Thomas, 18, of Brunswick, was charged with:

Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
Possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes
Tampering with evidence

Investigators have not disclosed the specific roles each suspect allegedly played in the incident.

The GBI has also not announced whether any of the five suspects will face additional charges following Lawrence’s death.

Shooting Victim Dies Four Days Later

On October 16, authorities confirmed that Daequan Lawrence had died from injuries sustained in the October 12 shooting.

Lawrence was 19 years old and lived in Brunswick.

The GBI did not provide additional details about his injuries, identify the hospital where he died or release information about the circumstances of his involvement in the incident.

His death marks a significant development in an investigation that initially involved two shooting victims and five arrests.

Authorities have not announced any homicide charges in connection with Lawrence’s death.

GBI Expects Additional Arrests

The investigation remains active and ongoing, with the GBI indicating that more arrests are expected.

Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the attempted robbery, the exchange of gunfire and the actions of those involved.

The Brunswick Police Department and GBI are asking anyone with information about the October 12 shooting to contact investigators.

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