Suspect arrested in Augusta after killing of Athens toddler
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Athens-Clarke Police Department says a suspect has been arrested in Augusta in connection to the shooting death of a 3-year-old.
According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Desmontrez Mathis was arrested Thursday in Augusta during a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement operation.
Mathis is charged with two counts of murder, (malice and felony murder), four counts of aggravated assault, and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, according to officials.
Authorities say Mathis also faces a federal charge for unlawful flight.
Mathis was arrested in an operation with law enforcement personnel from ACD’s Criminal Investigation Division, the Middle Georgia FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the CSRA FBI Safe Streets Task Force, and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department.
Mathis is currently in the Clarke County Jail.
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