Crime & Safety
Homicide Suspect Arrested For Jan. 2 Shooting In Atlanta
Atlanta police have arrested and charged homicide suspect Samuel Arnold for a murder. He is being transported to the Fulton County Jail.
ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta police have arrested and charged homicide suspect Samuel Arnold for the murder of Ezekiel McNair. A dispute between the two occurred on Thursday at 12 Broad St. SW., according to authorities.
On Jan. 2, a police officer patrolling the area on foot reported hearing gunshots in the general area of Alabama Street SW and Broad Street SW around 3:20 p.m. According to police, he found a man on the ground and another running from the scene.
The officer pursued the suspect on foot and was able to detain him while waiting for other police officers to respond to the scene. The victim had a gunshot wound to his face. When Grady EMTs arrived they attempted to save him, but he was pronounced deceased on scene.
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According to police, homicide investigators were notified and came to the location to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.
Arnold has been transported to the Fulton County Jail.
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