Columbus Police Seek Wanted Murder Suspect Dekevious Neal in June Killing

COLUMBUS, Georgia – The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding wanted murder suspect Dekevious Neal, a 30-year-old man with active warrants in the June killing of 21-year-old Jay’Veon Bell.

Police said 30-year-old Dekevious Javez Neal has active warrants for murder, armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Man found dead inside vehicle

Columbus officers responded June 22 to the area of 31st Avenue and Delta Street. They found Bell dead inside a vehicle, police said. The department’s Violent Crimes Unit took over the investigation.

Two other suspects have already been arrested. 26-year-old Waquay Harris and 19-year-old Tristan Cook were previously arrested and charged in connection with Bell’s death, according to the department.

Warrants are accusations. Neal has not been convicted of any crime.

How to help

Anyone with information about Neal’s whereabouts should contact Detective Bobby Jackson at 706-225-4409 or bobbyjackson@columbusga.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Police did not say where Neal was last seen or whether he may be armed.