Crime & Safety
Murder Suspect Escapes Atlanta Fugitive Squad
Ecstasy, marijuana, and cocaine found in home, however, suspect not located.
According to Atlanta Police spokesman Curtis Davenport, at approximately 5 a.m. Wednesday the Atlanta Fugitive Squad arrived at the home of a potential murder suspect at 2555 Macon Dr. Upon assessment of the surrounding location, the S.W.A.T team was summoned to be a part of the investigation.
The S.W.A.T team did enter the residence. The murder suspect was not located within the home. However, a substantial amount of esctasy pills, marijuana, and cocaine were found within the home.
Also, police located a stripped down Ford pickup truck and two motorcross bikes. The Narcotics and Auto Theft Task Force Units were summoned to continue the investigation.
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The Atlanta Fugitive Squad is seeking information for Quinton Jones, 22. He is described as a black male, 5'6", and 145 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
Jones is being saught for involvement in a murder of an individual within the parking lot of 1629 Lakewood Ave.
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On June 13, 2011 at approximately 8:00 pm., several citizens had stopped a Zone 3 Unit police officer for a man lying within a parking lot. The officer found the man unresponsive.
Grady EMT and the Homicide Unit were notified and responded to the scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased had a gunshot wound to his head and chest.
If anyone has further information about this murder case, please contact the Atlanta Fugitive Squad at (404) 326-2154 or (404) 577-TIPS for a reward.