A devastating incident unfolded early on Father’s Day at Smith State Prison in Glennville, GA, resulting in the tragic death of 24-year-old Aureon Shavea Grace, a beloved food service employee from Statesboro.
The Georgia Department of Corrections reported that inmate Jaydrekus Hart fatally shot Grace while she was on duty in the prison kitchen.
Tattnall County Coroner Brad Anderson confirmed her passing at the scene, marking a heartbreaking loss for her family and community. Find the source at griceconnect
In a turn of events, Hart then turned the weapon on himself and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Hart was serving a lengthy sentence for previous convictions including voluntary manslaughter and aggravated battery.
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The Department of Corrections has initiated a thorough investigation into the incident, with all facilities in the region on lockdown as a precaution.
Despite the tragedy, visitation remains suspended only at Smith State Prison at this time.
Aramark, Grace’s employer, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, offering condolences to her family and pledging full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
The Statesboro community mourns the untimely loss of Aureon Grace, remembering her as a bright young woman taken too soon in a senseless act of violence.