Teen shot and killed during argument with brother in Liberty County, deputies say

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting involving two brothers. A 16-year-old was allegedly shot and killed during an argument with his brother at a home in Liberty County, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.

On April 4, deputies responded to a report of a gunshot wound in the 6000 block of East Oglethorpe Highway in Midway.

The first responding deputy said they encountered several people outside the Midway home yelling, “he shot my brother,” while pointing toward a wooded area where the suspect had fled.

After securing the scene, deputies found 16-year-old Je’Monte Hugger in the home with a gunshot wound to the head. Law enforcement said the teen was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation begins

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said preliminary information indicates that the suspect and the victim are brothers.

Law enforcement says the circumstances and sequence of events leading up to the incident are still unclear.

Brother charged with murder after shooting in Liberty Co.

The suspect, Javaris White, was located, identified and detained without incident.

On Monday, law enforcement said the suspect, believed to be in his upper 20s, was taken to the Liberty County Jail.

Records show Javaris White was formally charged with murder. He was also charged with probation violation (felony), possession of firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, aggravated assault, among other charges.

This investigation is ongoing.

The Coastal News Service contributed to this article.