News Summary
A grand jury in Savannah has indicted 30-year-old Nyquan Small for the malice murder of Rasheen Adkins, following a shooting incident in April. Small faces numerous charges, including felony murder and tampering with evidence, after he allegedly shot Adkins with malice aforethought. Small turned himself in on July 22, and the trial is set to begin in February 2026. Other individuals are also facing charges related to this case as Savannah grapples with rising violence in the community.
Savannah, Georgia – A grand jury has indicted 30-year-old Nyquan Small for the malice murder of 22-year-old Rasheen Adkins in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in April. The indictment includes multiple charges, such as felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and tampering with evidence. Small turned himself in to the authorities on July 22nd.
According to the indictment, Small caused the death of Adkins with “malice aforethought” by shooting him. Additionally, he is charged with tampering with evidence by knowingly concealing a firearm that he was aware was pertinent to the case. The shooting took place on April 5, 2025, around 10:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Tatem Street, where officers found Rasheen Adkins suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead from his injuries during the night.
In connection with the case, other individuals face separate charges of tampering with evidence. These include Andrew Leroy Barnwell, Shantea Bright, and Harry Emanuel Bright. Nyquan Small, however, is the sole individual facing murder charges related to the shooting incident.
The trial for Nyquan Small is scheduled to commence in February 2026.
Related Incidents in Savannah
In recent weeks, Savannah has experienced several violent incidents, leading to increased police presence in the area. An unrelated shooting occurred at the Krispy Kreme off Abercorn Street, and another incident on Eisenhower Drive resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two others on October 9, 2025. In this shooting, authorities found three male victims, one deceased at the scene and two with non-life-threatening injuries. Savannah Police have made an arrest connected to the Eisenhower Drive shooting and are actively investigating the matter, urging any witnesses or those with information to contact CrimeStoppers.
Additionally, an 18-year-old named Messiah Holmes was arrested on October 9th related to a shooting incident that occurred on September 27 on Darling Street. Holmes faces several charges, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of marijuana. The victim in the Darling Street shooting sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot. This investigation remains ongoing.
Background on Nyquan Small
Nyquan Small’s indictment comes amidst growing concern over gun violence in Savannah. The community has been impacted by several shooting incidents in recent months, prompting local law enforcement to increase their outreach and engagement with residents in an effort to curb violence. Small’s case is part of a larger narrative surrounding safety and criminal justice in the area and is closely monitored by local authorities amid this troubling spike in violent crime.
As Savannah continues to grapple with public safety concerns, the upcoming trial for Nyquan Small will likely draw attention from both the community and local media, shedding light on issues that affect the city as a whole.
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