SAVANNAH, Ga. — A deadly shooting in May 2021 at Bricktowne Flats Apartments marked a tragic chapter in the community when 20-year-old Travis Edwards lost his life. The incident, which began as a drug deal, escalated into an armed robbery that claimed Edwards’ life and set off a chain of legal proceedings involving multiple suspects.
Three men—Harold Jakarius Roberson, Terry Jerome Rucker, and Vazquez Lisan Coleman—were arrested and charged in connection with Edwards’ death. The progression of their cases has unfolded in court over the past couple of years, revealing the serious implications of their actions that night.
According to investigators, the suspects approached Edwards with the intent to buy marijuana, but the situation took a dark turn, resulting in fatal gunfire. Subsequently, all three faced different convictions and sentences in relation to the shooting.
Coleman received a five-year sentence without parole and, while acquitted of several charges, was found guilty of attempting to commit a felony related to the drug purchase. In contrast, Roberson and Rucker were both convicted of six serious charges, including felony murder. Both received life sentences, though they have the possibility of parole.
As this particular case nears conclusion, Roberson and Coleman find themselves in legal trouble once again. They, along with 24-year-old Joshua Reddick, are now charged in connection with another double homicide involving 16-year-old Semaj Floyd and 20-year-old Omarion Whitfield, which occurred on December 4, 2023.
Floyd and Whitfield were shot and killed in the vicinity of Amaranth Avenue and Perth Street. Authorities allege that the three suspects attempted to rob the victims during this incident, leading to the tragic outcomes. Roberson and Coleman were arrested in late 2024, while Reddick was taken into custody in April by U.S. Marshals.
The latest charges suggest a troubling pattern, as the duo is accused of committing these new offenses while already out on bond for Edwards’ murder. The community watches closely as the legal system continues to address the ramifications of these violent encounters.
The upcoming trial for Roberson, Coleman, and Reddick is set to begin on September 29, and it will likely draw significant attention from a community eager for justice and closure following these senseless acts of violence.