15-year-old arrested after men found dead near Doll’s Head Trail in DeKalb
A 15-year-old has been arrested after the deaths of two men who were found fatally shot at a DeKalb County park last week, authorities said.
The teenager’s identity was not released by police because of his age, but spokesperson Blaine Clark confirmed Wednesday the boy is facing two counts of malice murder, possession of a pistol by a minor and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Officials said no additional information was available about a motive or if the teen suspect knew the victims.
Shortly before 6 a.m. Friday, officers responded to Constitution Lakes Park after a report of gunfire, Clark previously told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
A police cruiser was stationed that morning near the park’s entrance at 1305 South River Industrial Blvd. The 125-acre park is known for Doll’s Head Trail, a hiking path dotted with folk art and found objects.
The victims were later identified as 23-year-old Tomas Cano and 27-year-old Andres Baltazar.
A gray van was towed from the scene Friday before officers left the area. Clark confirmed the van belonged to at least one of the victims.
