A rising music artist from Atlanta is now facing serious criminal charges after Florida authorities accused him of shooting an 18-year-old at a beach and then performing at a nightclub just hours later as if nothing had happened. The shocking case has drawn major attention because of the suspect’s growing music career and the unusual events that allegedly followed the shooting.
Atlanta Musician Arrested in Florida Beach Shooting
Authorities have identified the suspect as 26-year-old Donald Anderson, who performs under the stage name Jayy Wick.
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced his arrest on May 6, more than 10 days after the shooting in Panama City Beach, Florida.
According to investigators, Anderson is accused of shooting an 18-year-old multiple times during the incident on April 25.
Police say the victim survived, though officials have not publicly released updated details about the teen’s medical condition.
Suspect Allegedly Performed at Nightclub Hours Later
Investigators claim Anderson did not flee the area immediately after the shooting.
Instead, according to authorities, he allegedly continued with his planned appearance and performed later that same night at Vibez Night Club in Panama City.
Police described the actions as someone who “continued his night as if nothing happened.”
The claim has shocked many people following the case.
Security Guard Helped Victim, Police Say
According to investigators, a security guard connected to Anderson told police he heard gunshots shortly after the shooting.
Authorities said the guard then found the injured teenager near the beach area.
Police claim the guard moved the victim away from the sand and onto nearby pavement until help arrived.
Investigators have not confirmed whether the victim personally knew Anderson before the shooting.
Suspect Is Known in the Music Industry
Anderson, originally from Cordele, Georgia, gained attention in the music scene after releasing his 2025 track “Pork Chop Sammich.”
According to reports, the song received millions of streams online and helped build his growing fan base.
His rising popularity has made the criminal allegations even more widely discussed.
Police Tracked Suspect to Georgia
After launching their investigation, Florida authorities tracked Anderson to Atlanta, Georgia.
Law enforcement officers arrested him there without publicly reporting any major incident during the arrest.
Police also confirmed they recovered a firearm during the operation.
Investigators are still examining whether the recovered weapon is connected to the shooting.
Serious Charges Filed
Authorities have charged Anderson with:
- First-degree attempted murder
Police say he is currently awaiting extradition back to Florida, where he will face legal proceedings.
As of now, it remains unclear whether Anderson has entered a plea, denied the allegations, or hired an attorney to represent him publicly.
Case Continues to Draw Attention
The case has attracted national attention because of Anderson’s music career and the disturbing timeline described by investigators.
Authorities continue to gather evidence while preparing for extradition and court proceedings.
If convicted, Anderson could face decades in prison due to the seriousness of the attempted murder charge.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine exactly what led to the beach shooting and whether others were involved in the incident.
