Crime & Safety
Assaults On Transgender People Leads To Arrest In Atlanta
Michael Boykin faces multiple charges in connection with a series of assaults against transgender people, Atlanta police said.
ATLANTA, GA — Police on Monday arrested a 28-year-old man accused of assaulting multiple transgender people in Atlanta, authorities said.
Michael Boykin was taken into custody after police received a tip that he was in the area of 160 Ponce De Leon Ave. Northeast. According to police, Boykin was wanted because of his connection to a series of assaults targeting transgender people.
Authorities said they believe Boykin had a gun and was considered armed and dangerous at the time of his arrest.
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Police arrested Boykin on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault, criminal trespassing, battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was also charged with possession of drug-related objects.
No additional information was immediately available.
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