Crime & Safety
Fifth Suspect Arrested in Connection with Mableton Man's Murder
Kennieth Johnson of Austell is charged with evidence tampering in the case.

COBB COUNTY, GA -- A fifth person has been arrested in connection with a Mableton man's murder on Monday.
Kennieth Johnson, 18, of Austell, is charged with evidence tampering in relation to the murder of Kevin Arellano, 18, who was found shot at the Concepts 21 apartment complex late on May 16.
Police were responding to a persons-shot call at the complex, located at 300 Six Flags Parkway. Arellano was taken to Atlanta Medical Center where he died the next morning.
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Four other people were arrested earlier this week:
- Johnny Guevara, 21, of Mableton
- Emily Standridge, 22, of Marietta
- Jordan Shanklin, 23, of Powder Springs, and
- Austin Humphries, 19, of Austell
All four are facing drug charges, while Guevara and Standridge have been charged with aggravated assault.
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