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Authorities are searching for Georgia 15-year-old accused of murder

The 15-year-old is considered armed and dangerous
By Stephanie Toone
Feb 13, 2020

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 15-year-old they believe killed a man last week in Augusta.

Police are searching for Jaquavious “Chunky” Taylor, who is wanted for murder in connection with the death of  DeAngelo Burns. Burns was killed about 8:38 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7.

Authorities have not been able to locate Taylor, but he is known to spend time in areas near Dogwood Terrace Apartments and the Apple Valley neighborhood. The teenager is considered armed and dangerous.

Police say Taylor is about 110 pounds and stands 5 feet, 3 inches. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the homicide division at  the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1464 or 706-821-1020.

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