Five Suspects Arrested in Connection with Bay Avenue Shooting That Left 18-Year-Old Dead

Columbus, GA — Authorities have announced the arrests of five suspects in connection with the Sept. 5 shooting on Bay Avenue that claimed the life of 18-year-old Kalielah Davis. The case, which has shaken the community, is being handled by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, Fugitive Unit, Real Time Crime Center, and the Phenix City Police Department.

The arrests, spanning multiple dates and jurisdictions, mark a significant development in the investigation as the community continues to mourn the loss of Davis.

The Arrests

1. Lafabien Anderson, 16

Arrested: Sept. 11
Status: His case was bound over to Superior Court with no bond.
Charges:
- Murder (Senate Bill 440)
- Five counts of aggravated assault
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime
- Possession of a firearm under 18 years old

2. Kacin Grant, 21

Arrested: Sept. 17
Status: Awaiting extradition from Alabama.
Charges:
- Murder
- Five counts of aggravated assault
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime

3. Ty’Ron Cherry, 15

Arrested: Sept. 17
Status: Preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Charges:
- Murder (Senate Bill 440)
- Five counts of aggravated assault
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime
- Possession of a firearm under 18 years old

4. Lamarcus Williams, 18

Arrested: Sept. 17
Status: Preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Charges:
- Murder
- Five counts of aggravated assault
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime

5. Noah Toney, 15

Arrested: Sept. 17
Status: Preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Charges:
- Murder (Senate Bill 440)
- Five counts of aggravated assault
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime
- Possession of a firearm under 18 years old

The Case

The Sept. 5 shooting on Bay Avenue resulted in the death of 18-year-old Kalielah Davis, a tragedy that has devastated her family and sent shockwaves through the Columbus community. Authorities have not released further details about the events leading up to the shooting, but the multiple aggravated assault charges suggest that others may have been placed at risk or injured during the incident.

Because several of the suspects are minors, their cases fall under the purview of Senate Bill 440, which allows juveniles charged with certain violent offenses, including murder, to be tried as adults in Superior Court.

Community Impact

The death of Davis has ignited calls for action against gun violence, particularly involving young people. The arrests have brought a measure of progress in the case, but they also highlight ongoing concerns about youth access to firearms and the rising number of violent crimes involving teenagers.

Community leaders, advocates, and families are now urging both accountability and prevention—calling for stronger intervention programs and resources to address the root causes of youth violence.

Next Steps

With preliminary hearings scheduled and extradition processes underway, the case will continue to unfold in court in the coming weeks. Prosecutors are expected to pursue murder and aggravated assault charges vigorously, while the families of both the victim and the accused await justice.

As the legal process moves forward, the community remains united in mourning the life of Kalielah Davis, while watching closely for justice to be served in her memory.