GBI Arrests Jackson Man on Felony Murder Charge in Forsyth Apartment Shooting

FORSYTH, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Jackson man in connection with a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Forsyth, authorities announced Tuesday.

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Roderious Laquantez Goodrum, 32, of Jackson, has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gregory Quentez Middlebrooks, 29, of Forsyth.

Investigators said the shooting occurred on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the Forsyth Gardens Apartments. Preliminary findings indicate Goodrum and Middlebrooks were involved in an argument when Goodrum allegedly shot Middlebrooks, killing him.

Middlebrooks was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. No additional details about the circumstances of the shooting have been released.

The GBI said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Forsyth Police Department at 478-993-5649 or the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Milledgeville at 478-445-4173. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Once the investigation is complete, it will be given to the Towaliga District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.