Kewan Laquent Morgan

Kewan Laquent Morgan, a 44-year-old Black man, was a father and a familiar face in the community of Americus, Georgia. Born on August 7, 1979, his life was a thread in the city's fabric, one that was abruptly severed on the night of Thursday, November 30, 2023. His death left a void for his family and friends and triggered a manhunt that put the small city on high alert.

The final moments of Morgan’s life unfolded just before 11:00 p.m. in the 400 block of Crawley Street. Officers from the Americus Police Department responded to reports of shots being fired in the residential neighborhood. When they arrived, they found Kewan Morgan on the ground, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. First responders rendered aid at the scene until emergency medical services arrived and rushed him to Phoebe Sumter Regional Medical Center. Despite their efforts, Morgan was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The Americus Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation, calling in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Region 3 Americus Office to assist. The joint investigation quickly focused on a single suspect. Within days, authorities publicly identified 22-year-old Kirone Tramaine Wilson as the man wanted for Morgan's murder. The GBI issued a "Be On the Lookout" alert for Wilson, providing a description and a warning to the public.

Investigators described Wilson as standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown eyes. They stated he was last known to be in the Americus area but his current whereabouts were unknown. Law enforcement officials stressed that Wilson should be considered armed and dangerous, and they advised the public not to approach him if he was seen. The crime was reported to have taken place specifically at 411 Crawley Street.

In the weeks following the killing, the search for Wilson intensified. The GBI and the Americus Police Department broadcast his image and details across the state, hoping for a tip that would lead to his capture. News outlets in southwest Georgia and beyond shared the alert, putting a face to the name of the man sought in connection with the city's latest homicide. The motive for the shooting and the relationship, if any, between Morgan and Wilson were not released by investigators.

As of the latest available public reports from December 2023, the case against Kirone Tramaine Wilson remains active, and he is still at large. No arrests have been announced in connection with the murder of Kewan Laquent Morgan. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek justice for a life taken too soon.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Americus Police Department urge anyone with information about the case or the current location of Kirone Tramaine Wilson to come forward. Tips can be directed to the GBI Region 3 Americus Office at (229) 931-2439 or the Americus Police Department at (229) 924-3677. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-8477.