Suspects arrested for murder of 17-year-old shot, killed in Glynn County

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE 4/18/2021: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Glynn County Police Department have arrested Michael Howard and Bria-Marie Nicole Register for the murder of Javier Cordova.

The Glynn County Police Department is investigating the death of 17-year-old Javier Cordova of Brunswick, Georgia.

Police responded to the area of Cypress Mill Road and Golden Isles Parkway at 2 a.m. Saturday morning in reference to shots fired and found Cordova unresponsive at the scene.

Cordova had a small laceration on his head and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. It was discovered that Cordova had sustained a single gunshot wound on his upper torso.

Cordova passed away due to the injury.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident should contact GBI Tips hotline at 800-597-8477 or the Glynn County Police Silent Witness at 912-264-1333.