Teen Charged as Adult in Deadly LaGrange Apartment Shooting

16-year-old Tavarion Henry arrested in connection to fatal shooting at Tall Pines Apartments

Feb. 4, 2026 at 5:55pm

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A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Tall Pines Apartments in LaGrange, Georgia. The victim, Marshawn Bailey, was found on the scene with a gunshot wound and later died at a Columbus hospital. Detectives identified Tavarion Henry as the alleged shooter, found him, and took him into custody. Due to his age, Henry is being held at a Youth Detention Facility.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of youth violence and the complex legal issues around charging minors as adults for serious crimes. The shooting occurred in LaGrange, a city that has seen an uptick in gun violence in recent years, raising concerns about public safety and the need for community-based interventions.

The details

Police responded to a report of a shooting at the Tall Pines Apartments in LaGrange around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. They found Marshawn Bailey with a gunshot wound, and he was transported to a Columbus hospital where he later died. Detectives identified 16-year-old Tavarion Henry as the alleged shooter, located him, and took him into custody. Due to the serious nature of the crime, Henry is being charged as an adult and is currently being held at a Youth Detention Facility.

  • The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • Marshawn Bailey died at the Columbus hospital that same afternoon.

The players

Tavarion Henry

A 16-year-old who has been charged as an adult in connection to the deadly shooting at the Tall Pines Apartments.

Marshawn Bailey

The victim of the shooting, who died from his injuries at a Columbus hospital.

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What they’re saying

“We must address the root causes of youth violence in our community and provide more resources for at-risk youth to prevent these tragedies.”

— Mayor Jim Thornton, Mayor of LaGrange

What’s next

The judge will determine whether Tavarion Henry will be tried as an adult or sent to the juvenile justice system at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This shooting underscores the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to reduce gun violence and support young people in LaGrange, including investing in community-based programs, mental health resources, and alternatives to the criminal justice system for non-violent offenders.