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Arrest in April deadly double shooting in southwest Atlanta
The Brief Desmond Felts, 24, was arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery related to a fatal double shooting in Atlanta on April 18. The shooting resulted in one man's death and another critically injured; surveillance images of suspects were released to aid the investigation. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers Atlanta, with a reward of up to $5,000 offered for information. ATLANTA - A man wanted in connection with a fatal double shooting in southwest Atlanta has been arrested. SEE ALSO: 1 man dead, 1 critically injured in shooting at SW Atlanta home What we know Desmond Felts, 24, was taken into custody at the Clayton County Jail on June 1 and charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of armed robbery, according to the Atlanta Police Department. The backstory The charges stem from an April 18 shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured. Officers responded to 70 Newcastle Street SW around 12:17 a.m. that morning after receiving reports of a person shot. When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old man unresponsive with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. A second victim, a 32-year-old man, was found nearby with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical but stable condition. What we don't know Investigators released surveillance images of the individuals believed to have been involved. One was seen wearing a T-shirt that says "In Draco We Trust." The other was described as having dread-style hair and wearing a knee-length jacket. SEE ALSO: Police searching for 2 suspects in deadly shooting at SW Atlanta home What they're saying Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at or by texting "CSA" and the tip to CRIMES (274637). A reward of up to $5,000 is available. The Source The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article.
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Man already in jail charged in Atlanta double shooting that left 1 dead
Atlanta police have charged a man who was already in the Clayton County jail with murder and armed robbery. Police say Desmond Felts, 24, was in custody in Clayton County, but has since been extradited to Fulton County in connection with the deadly shooting of a 33-year-old man. Felts is charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of armed robbery. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Officers were called to Newcastle Street just after 12:15 a.m. on April 18. Channel 2's Bryan Mims was at the shooting scene during Channel 2 Action News This Morning. Police shared video after the shooting of a group of three men walking up to a home and then being let inside. TRENDING STORIES: Governor's office said it will start issuing special tax refund checks this week Tomatoes sold in Georgia could be deadly, FDA says 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Dwight Eubanks diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer Atlanta police say two of those men are believed to have been involved in the shooting. It's unclear who the third person is. A 32-year-old man was also shot several times and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. His current condition is unclear. Neither victim's identity has been released. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
