Tirrell Tommie, Israel Richardson and Savion Walker (Newton County Sheriff’s Office)
NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia. – Three people were arrested last week in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Newton County last month.
Tirrell Tommie, Israel Richardson and Savion Walker, all 19, were charged with murder, three counts of aggravated assault, weapons possession and making false statements or pleadings.
According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, all three were wanted in connection with the death of Damenica Roddy, who was shot at the Chevron gas station at 11230 Highway 36 in Covington on July 21. She was taken to a local hospital but later died.
“These arrests reflect our ongoing commitment to justice and the safety of our community,” said Sheriff Ezell Brown. “Our thoughts are with the Roddy family during this difficult time. We hope these arrests provide them with a sense of closure as they begin the healing process. We stand by their side and will continue to support them during this time.”
Tommie and Richardson were arrested by police on August 21.
Walker was arrested two days later on a return flight by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
A motive for the fatal shooting has not been disclosed.
As of Monday, all three have been held without bail at the Newton County Detention Center.
