Three Arrested and None Injured During Shooting

A witness called 911 when they observed an individual shooting from a white SUV with a dealer/temporary tag near Crisler Street and Jefferson Circle around 9:43 pm on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Canton Officers and Detectives arrived and found no one was injured and two (2) gun shell casings. An alert Cherokee Sheriff’s Deputy located and stopped a vehicle a short time later matching the description given, near Bells Ferry Rd. and Sixes Rd. A stolen handgun from Virginia was located at the scene and further investigation led to the arrest of three (3) suspects who occupied the vehicle.

Individuals arrested:

• Bryon Elrod, 31 yrs. old of Canton, GA
• Brian Miller, 31 yrs. old of Canton, GA
• Darron Brown, 27 yrs. old of Canton, GA

All suspects have been charged with the following crimes:

• Aggravated Assault- 5 cts.
• Theft by Receiving
• Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
• Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony,
• Reckless Conduct

Canton Detectives are actively working this investigation to determine if this incident was associated with a recent shooting in the area that led to the death of two individuals.

Chief Mark J. Mitchell advised, "We are grateful no one was hurt during this incident. I want to thank the Cherokee Sheriff's Office for their vital assistance which led to these individuals being arrested and removed from the streets in our community. Our Detectives continue to work this case as well as the double homicide to see if a connection exists between these two violent crimes. My hope is with our strong presence, the arrest from last night and our active investigation with the homicide case toward further arrests, these efforts will greatly improve the quality of life for the good citizens who live in this area and bring justice to both of these criminal acts."