VALDOSTA — Eight people have been arrested and two more are being sought in connection with a gang investigation that began when two people were shot to death in Remerton last November.

About 1 a.m. Nov. 1, a large crowd of people allegedly affiliated with two rival criminal street gangs, known as “Bangkrew” and “6block,” were present in Remerton when an altercation occurred, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a press release Friday afternoon. Two Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office deputies, who were working security in front of 1915 Baytree Place in Remerton, attempted to separate the two groups. As the dispute escalated, gunshots were fired from multiple weapons. One deputy was shot in his protective vest during the incident. He was treated at SGMC and later released. 

Jastain Darrisaw, age 20, of Valdosta, was involved in the gang dispute and received multiple gunshot wounds. He was later transported by ambulance to South Georgia Medical Center where he died, the GBI said. 

Lajoespet Wells, age 31, of Dothan, Alabama, was shot by two deputies while he was actively shooting, the GBI said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The separate use of force investigations being worked in relation to this incident are still active and ongoing, the agency said. 

The GBI and the Remerton Police Department began a joint investigation, assisted by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, the Valdosta Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Service and the District Attorney’s Office for the Southern Judicial Circuit. That investigation has resulted in the arrests of eight people, who are charged with the following offenses:

— Talonnie Rogers, age 24, of Valdosta (in Lowndes Co. Jail on unrelated offense): Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts), possession of a firearm during a crime.

— Umar Bryant, age 26, of Valdosta (in Lowndes Co. Jail on unrelated offense): Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during a crime.

— Jaquavious Neal, age 21, of Valdosta (in Lowndes Co. Jail on unrelated offense): Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during a crime.

— Jamarion Clements, age 17, of Valdosta (in Lowndes Co. Jail on unrelated offense): Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer (2 counts), participation in criminal street gang activity (4 counts), possession of a firearm during a crime.

— Bernard Morrison, age 25, of Valdosta (arrested and booked into Lowndes Co. Jail): Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts).

— Jacori Morrison, age 22, of Valdosta (arrested in Panama City, Florida, by US Marshals): Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts).

— Cameron Little, age 25, of Valdosta (arrested and booked into Lowndes Co. Jail): Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts), possession of a firearm during a crime.

— Cameron Roberts, age 25, of Valdosta (in Jackson State Prison on unrelated offense): Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts).

Two other people face charges in connection with the shooting incident and are actively being sought by law enforcement:

— Devante Crumitie, age 24, of Valdosta: Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts).

— Jailen Bryant, age 17, of Valdosta: Party to the crime of aggravated assault on a peace officer, participation in criminal street gang activity (2 counts), possession of a firearm during a crime.

If you see either of these individuals, the GBI urges you to not approach them but to call 911.

The investigation is continuing, the GBI said. Agents are seeking cooperation from anyone who witnessed the shooting. Information can be provided by calling the GBI Thomasville Office at 229-225-4090. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.