ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is offering a $2,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of two murder suspects accused of killing a 19-year-old on his walk home.

Moments after leaving a barbershop on July 3, 19-year-old Jamarion King was shot to death in Albany while walking home with a friend in broad daylight.

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Jamarion King’s uncle, Eric King, fought back tears as he reflected on his nephew’s 19 years of life

“I used to keep Jay all day every day, and he didn’t do nothing but smile, and he was respectful,” Eric King said.

According to reports, Jamarion King was walking home from a barbershop when he was shot. WALB found that the barbershop is just a one minute walk away from the street where King was shot.

On Wednesday, July 16, Albany Police identified 20-year-old Kayveon Lyles and 17-year-old Jaquan McIntyre as suspects in the murder. During this shooting, Lyles was out on parole and McIntyre was out on bond for previous crimes.

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District Attorney Greg Edwards explained how the bond was granted and what the state could recommend in this case.

“With the person on parole, with this situation, the state’s recommendation if he’s in custody again is going to be no bond or any other conditions,” Edwards said. “With the person out on bond again, it is very likely for the DA to recommend no bond, but again, the decision is up to the judge.”

Police said that after King was killed, 52-year-old Patricia Duncan was killed on her own front porch just hours later. Authorities believe the two cases are connected.

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WALB asked Albany Police on July 17 if this situation was gang related and if the two victims were targeted. They responded with the following statement:

The investigation into the July 3rd homicides remains ongoing. At this time, we cannot comment on specific details, including whether the incident was gang-related, as many of the questions submitted involve sensitive information that could impact the case. In response to your second and third questions, McIntyre and Lyles were arrested for those prior charges however any questions about bonds are to be directed to the DA Office.

As of July 17, the following individuals were wanted in this case:

• Jaquan Michael McIntyre (17): Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm (3 counts), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Crimes
• Kayveon Quntavious Lyles (20): Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm (3 counts), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Crimes

WALB will continue to provide updates as the investigation allows. Anyone with additional information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact the Albany Police Department at 229-431-2100, Crime Stoppers at 229-436-TIPS or to submit an anonymous tip through the Albany GA Police App.

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