Meriwether Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating death of Newnan teenager found on roadside

MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga. ( WRBL ) — Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating the death of Newnan teenager who was found shot on the roadside the evening of Sept. 25.

The Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office says 14-year-old Jordan Alvin Simon of Newnan, Georgia was found dead on the side of the road in the 12000 block of Rocky Mount Road in Luthersville, Georgia.

Deputies and other first responders arrived at the location for what they believed was going to be a medical call. When they located Simon’s body, deputies discovered he had been shot.

According to the sheriff’s office, the circumstances surrounding Simon’s death are “unclear” however investigative efforts are underway.

“Our office is working in conjunction with several regional law enforcement agencies to investigate this senseless act and bring those responsible to justice,” says the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office says it is focusing on establishing a timeline of events. It asks anyone with information about Simon’s whereabouts between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sept. 25 to call the office at 706-672-4236.

“We are requesting that anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward. No detail is too small,” Meriwether County Sheriff Chuck Smith said. “If you saw Jordan or know where he may have been in the hours before his death, we need to hear from you. Your cooperation could be the key to bringing justice to this young man and his grieving family.”

In addition to those in Meriwether County, the sheriff’s office is encouraging residents of Coweta County and Newnan to report any information regarding the investigation.

Smith says this is being investigated as a homicide.

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