Holcombe Charged in Lyons Murder

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One man has been arrested and charged for the murder of Brandon Green, 23, of Hazlehurst, which occurred on December 8. Dalton Holcombe was arrested on Tuesday, January 2, and charged with malice murder, possession of a firearm continued from page

or knife during certain crimes, two counts of aggravated assault/battery – gun, and felony murder after both the Lyons Police Department and Georgia Bureau of Investigation determined him to be involved in the murder of Green. Law enforcement also believes there may be more arrests of additional suspects in the future.

Green was discovered with a gunshot wound to the neck on 352 East Grady Street in Lyons, and was transported to Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Thanks to community involvement, authorities were able to gather information and evidence that helped move the investigation along.

The Lyons Police Department and Georgia Bureau of Investigation are continuing to work on the case, as the investigation remains active and ongoing.