We’re learning more about how authorities went through the murder case of Ahmaud Arbery and made arrests in the case.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation held a news conference Friday at 9 a.m. to go over their timeline of how they took over the case to when they made arrests.
Agents arrested Gregory and Travis McMichael Thursday night in Glynn County. They were both charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Arbery was shot and killed on Feb. 23 in southeast Georgia when his family and friends said he was out on an afternoon jog. Cellphone video showing the moment Arbery was killed has prompted national outrage since surfacing online this week.
GBI Director Vic Reynolds said his agency became involved in the case late Tuesday night. By Wednesday morning, he said agents were already pouring through the case file. He said agents went reviewed what had been done in the case, and what needed to be done in the case.
By Wednesday at around 5 p.m., Reynolds said his agents had a conference call where they established probable cause for arrest.
By 6 p.m., agents began securing arrest warrants, Reynolds said.
After warrants secured, Reynolds said agents began putting plans together to arrest Gregory and Travis McMichael. At around 7:45 p.m., agents were able to arrest the suspects peacefully.
Supporters across the country are asking people to run 2.23 miles Friday on what would have been Arbery’s 26th birthday. The number 2.23 signifies the date Arbery was shot and killed. Arbery’s family and friends said he had been out for an afternoon jog when he was targeted and killed.
Arbery’s mother spoke on ‘Good Morning America’ Thursday morning and said she wants people to know that her son was a kind person.
“Ahmaud carried the most humble spirit. Ahmaud was kind. He was well-mannered. Ahmaud most of all was loved by his family and peers,” Wanda Cooper-Jones said.
During a news conference Thursday afternoon, Gov. Brian Kemp had strong words about the killing.
“Earlier this week, I watched a video depicting Mr. Arbery’s last moments alive. It is absolutely horrific, and Georgians deserve answers,” Kemp said. “I have confidence in Vic Reynolds and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. I know they will work around the clock to thoroughly and independently investigate Mr. Arbery’s death to find the truth. In these moments, please pray for his loved ones, the local community, and our state.”
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