CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) - Officials from the Camilla Police Department say that on Jan 1, an Aggravated Assault involving an elderly victim took place on the north side of Camilla. This incident is being actively investigated.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Jacquez Jamon Walker, of Camilla, as a result of the investigation. Mr. Walker is currently wanted on the following charges:

• Aggravated Assault

• Aggravated Assault on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older

• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime

• Criminal Street Gang Participation

According to investigators, it is alleged that Mr. Walker struck the victim, Mr. James Silas, age 76, in the back of the head with a firearm, resulting in bodily injury to Mr. Silas’s head.

The Camilla Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Walker, as he remains at large. Anyone who may have information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement. The public is advised not to approach the suspect.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you have any information related to this investigation, please contact Chief Investigator Michael Hall at the Camilla Police Department at 229-336-2201. Information may be provided anonymously.

The Camilla Police Department continues to work diligently to ensure public safety and bring this investigation to a lawful resolution.

Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.

To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter). For more South Georgia news, download the WALB News app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Copyright 2026 WALB. All rights reserved.