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| Wanted: Akilee Zakee Wilson |
Police Detectives are continuing to actively work this case and have issued warrants for the arrest of Mr. Akilee Zakee Wilson age: 17 of Dallas, GA., for the charges of Felony Murder (2 counts) and Aggravated Assault (2 counts) as a result of this investigation. The whereabouts of Mr. Wilson are unknown at this time. Anyone with knowledge of where he is located is urged to contact 911 because he is considered armed and dangerous.
Facts surrounding the case:
• Four (4) in custody as a result of the investigation.
• The shooting occurred after a confrontation involving two (2) opposing groups.
• Was this drug related? Was this gang related? We are still working to answer these questions before we can relay the exact motive in this crime.
• Additional arrests may be pending in the future.
• Officers will continue to extra patrol and maintain a committed presence in the area of Crisler St. in an effort to ensure the safety and security of the neighborhood’s residents and those who attend the three (3) churches in the community.
Again, the Police Department asks anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.
This continues to be an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.
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Previous Press Release: Thursday July 13, 2017
Police Detectives have charged a Mr. Brody Austin Samples age: 23 of Ball Ground, GA. and a Mr. Temarlos Marquarous Turner age: 22 of Canton, GA., with Felony Murder (2 counts) and Aggravated Assault (2 counts) as a result of this active investigation, both individuals are in custody at this time.
Facts surrounding the case:
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The shooting occurred after a confrontation involving two (2) opposing groups.
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Was this drug related? Was this gang related? We are still working to answer these questions before we can relay the exact motive in this crime.
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Detectives continue to work to identify more individuals who fired weapons during the incident.
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Additional arrests are pending in this case.
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Detectives are working to determine if a shots fired incident during the evening of July 11, 2017, involving the arrest of three (3) individuals for Aggravated Assault is linked to this investigation.
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Officers will continue to extra patrol and maintain a committed presence in the area of Crisler St. in an effort to ensure the safety and security of the neighborhood’s residents and those who attend the three (3) churches in the community.
Again, the Police Department asks anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.
This continues to be an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.
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Previous Press Release: Friday, June 30, 2017
Double Homicide Investigation Update
UPDATE: Police Detectives have arrested and charged a Mr. Jeremy Ulysses Zellous age: 29 of Marietta, GA., with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, False Statements and tampering with evidence as a result of this investigation.
Other persons arrested during the inquiry are a Mr. Brody Samples age: 23 of Ball Ground, GA., who has been charged with Violation of Bond through Pickens County and a Mr. Joe Goldback age: 35 of Jasper, GA., who has been charged with Obstruction of an Officer.
Facts surrounding the case:
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We know this was not a random shooting because the individuals involved knew each other.
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The shooting occurred after a confrontation involving two (2) opposing groups.
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Was this drug related? Was this gang related? We are still working to answer these questions before we can relay the exact motive in this crime.
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This is an extremely complex investigation with multiple people involved. Detectives continue to work to identify individuals who fired weapons during the incident.
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Are the individuals arrested persons of interest in this case? Yes
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Crime Scene Investigators collected over seventy (70) rounds that were fired the night of the crime.
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Additional arrests are imminent in this investigation.
Officers will continue to extra patrol and maintain a committed presence in the area of Crisler St. in an effort to ensure the safety and security of the neighborhood’s residents and those who attend the three (3) churches in the community.
Again, the Police Department asks anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.
This continues to be an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.
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Previous Press Release: Monday, June 26, 2017
Officers, Detectives and Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigators have completed processing the shooting scene on Crisler Street. Detectives are actively in the field working leads in this case and continuing to conduct additional interviews in an effort to identify suspects and learn the motive behind this violent crime. The victim who was transported to Kennestone Hospital sustained non-life threatening injuries.
The two (2) victims killed in the shooting are a Mr. William Kendrick Randall age: 23 of Canton, Ga. and a Mr. Tony Samples age: 26 of Ballground, Ga.
The Police Department continues to request anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.
This is an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.
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Previous Press Release: Monday, June 26, 2017
On Sunday, June 25, 2017 at approximately 11:20 pm, Officers were dispatched to the report of multiple gunshots in the area of Crisler Street. As Officers responded, there was another call to Emergency Dispatch advising several persons had been shot and seriously injured. When units arrived, they discovered a male deceased in a grassy area adjacent to Crisler Street and another male wounded at a residence off Jefferson Circle. At the same time, an additional individual who had also been shot was located in a vehicle near the area and subsequently died as he was being transported to the hospital.
Currently, Officers, Detectives and members of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit are actively working the homicide scene to collect witness statements and evidence in an effort to piece together what occurred. Detectives are also working to identify a motive and suspect(s) in this violent crime. The Police Department strongly urges anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.
This is an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017
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:
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Bryon Elrod, 31 yrs. old of Canton, GA
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Brian Miller, 31 yrs. old of Canton, GA
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Darron Brown, 27 yrs. old of Canton, GA
All suspects have been charged with the following crimes:
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Aggravated Assault- 5 cts.
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Theft by Receiving
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Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
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Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony,
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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."
