STATESBORO, Ga. — A Statesboro man wanted in connection with a deadly Cinco de Mayo shooting was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 25, after authorities received a tip from the public.
Members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Andrew White, 22, at a Statesboro residence, according to an update released Wednesday by the Statesboro Police Department.
White is charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Investigators had identified White as a suspect in the May 5 shooting and obtained warrants for his arrest. The warrants were turned over to the U.S. Marshals Service, which assisted Statesboro police with the search.
The shooting happened during a crowded Cinco de Mayo gathering at Azul Tex-Mex on South Main Street. Gregory Johnson Jr. was fatally shot, while a 31-year-old woman with him suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
A pedestrian attempting to flee the area was also struck by a vehicle and seriously injured during the chaos surrounding the shooting.
Following White’s arrest, Statesboro detectives searched the residence where he was found and collected several items as evidence. Police have not disclosed what those items were.
Anyone with information about the May 5 shooting is asked to contact Senior Detective Short at 912-764-9911.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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