1 arrested, 2 more wanted in connection to shooting of teen barber in Clayton County
Clayton County police have arrested one suspect but they are asking for your help to find two other suspects connected to the shooting death of a teenager outside a barbershop.
On Friday morning, police said they arrested Jamonnie Watkins Causey. Causey, 20, was identified by police as the shooting suspect back in July.
Police said they still need assistance identifying two more of the five to six suspects in the case.
In April, gunshots broke out at a shopping center off River Station Boulevard. Police said Anthony ‘China’ McClain, 17, was an innocent bystander who got caught in the crossfire.
Police said there was a commotion outside the barber shop after someone started shooting during an argument.
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On 4/2/2022, the individuals shown were involved in the physical altercation and shooting occurred at 5456 W Fayetteville Rd, Atlanta, GA which resulted in the death of ANTHONY MCCLAIN.
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Channel 2 Action News previously spoke with McClain’s mother, who co-owned the business with her son.
Norma Huff said her son was walking out of the shop at the same time when he was hit as an innocent bystander.
“It hasn’t hit me yet. However, my child had a short life. He didn’t have a long life, but he had a full, good life. Never saw him sad, never saw him angry,” said Norma Huff.
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Anyone with information about the identities of these individuals, or other individuals related to this case, are asked to contact Detective A. Rosas at andrea.rosas@claytoncountyga.gov.
Anonymous tips may also be made with Crime Stoppers at crimestoppersatlanta.org.
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