Man wanted by FBI for allegedly firing at agent in Columbus is now in custody
The man wanted by the FBI for firing multiple rounds at an agent two weeks ago in Columbus is now in custody.
Joshuia Johnathon Luke Brown, 24, turned himself in to the FBI in Columbus at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the FBI told the Ledger-Enquirer in an email Thursday.
“He reportedly felt pressure from the multi-day manhunt,” the FBI Atlanta public affairs office said in the email. “Agents say there is no indication he ever left Columbus between the incident date and Wednesday.”
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued a warrant for Brown’s arrest on charges of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and impeding a federal official.
Following that issuance, the FBI announced last week a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Brown. No reward was given because he turned himself in, FBI public affairs specialist Tony Thomas told the Ledger-Enquirer.
The agency has released no further details on the case.
This story was originally published August 4, 2022 at 12:15 PM.
