‘Doesn’t add up’: Friends left confused by Brunswick murder of 18-year-old father

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Now, the Glynn County Police Department is putting up a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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Police identified the victim as Amondrick Roberts, 18. He’s the father of a baby boy and baby girl.

“He always took care of his kids. Even though he was young and had kids, he always made sure to make things work,” Roberts’ best friend said. He asked to remain anonymous due to safety concerns while a suspected murderer is still on the run.

Police said shots were fired at Sheldon Park during a barbecue with about 100 people in attendance.

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Officers said that according to witnesses, several people took cellphone video of a fight that broke out before the shooting.

“They were recording on Snapchat the same night, posting videos before everything went down when everyone was having a good time,” said Roberts’ friend.

Roberts’ friend was not at the park Dec. 26, but he did see several videos.

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Police said no one has come forward with information since the shooting.

“It doesn’t make sense to me at all,” Roberts’ friend insists.

According to police chief Jacques Battiste, Roberts was defending a family member engaged in the fight when shots rang out.

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Another victim was taken to the hospital but survived.

Roberts’ friends said he was always working hard, especially on his music videos. He went by SBN Money.

In a statement to Action News Jax, GCPD said, “The investigation into the death of Mr. Amondrick Roberts is an active, ongoing case. No further information is available for release at this time. The Glynn County Police Department is committed to finding those responsible for Mr. Roberts’ death. We will use all available resources to bring those people to justice and bring some measure of peace to Mr. Roberts’ grieving family and friends.”

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Investigators ask anyone with information on the shooting to update it anonymously glynncountypdga.evidence.com.

You can also call police at 912-554-7802 or contact Silent Witness at 912-264-1333 to share information anonymously.

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