Jarvis Smith, Forcible Assault and Firearms Charges, Georgia 2023

Columbus, GA - In a brazen attack, two Columbus residents, Jarvis Smith and Joshuia Brown, allegedly fired multiple rounds at an FBI Agent on July 28, leaving the agent shaken. According to federal charges, Smith, 27, and Brown, 24, have been linked to this heinous crime.

A federal indictment was returned on August 9, charging Smith and Brown with one count of forcible assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon and one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Additionally, Smith is facing one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, both defendants face a maximum of life in prison.

Brown had his initial appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Weigle. The government's motion for detention for Brown was granted by the Court. Smith is currently being held on state charges and is anticipated to be brought into federal custody in the near future.

This case is being investigated by the FBI, with assistance from multiple agencies including the DEA, Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, Harris County Sheriff's Office, Phenix City Police Department, and Russell County, Alabama, Sheriff's Office.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christopher Williams and Amy Helmick are prosecuting the case, with support from Assistant U.S. Attorney Leah McEwen. The FBI is taking this matter seriously and is working tirelessly to ensure justice is served.

As the investigation continues, the community is left to wonder how such a violent crime could occur. The alleged actions of Smith and Brown are a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day.

Defendant: Jarvis Smith

Criminal Charges: forcible assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

City and State: Columbus, GA

Exact Date: July 28, 2023

Sentence or Outcome: Currently in federal custody, with Smith anticipated to be brought into federal custody in the near future

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/two-men-federally-charged-shooting-fbi-agent-columbus