Man arrested in teen’s fatal shooting during Henry County robbery

A man has been charged in connection with the killing of a 16-year-old girl in Henry County, police said.

Johnny Lester Boynton III, 21, was arrested after a search warrant was executed at his home and authorities found evidence of the crime, Henry County police spokesman Capt. Randy Lee said. He is charged with murder and aggravated assault and was booked into the Henry County Jail on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, officers were called to the 3300 block of Ga. 42 in Stockbridge after a person was found shot dead inside of a vehicle, Lee said. The victim was later identified as Azariah Miller.

During the investigation, police found that the incident took place Monday about a mile away in the area of Highland Place, Lee said. Officers believe Miller was shot during a possible robbery, but Lee did not say what was stolen or provide further details about the incident.

Additional arrests are expected, Lee confirmed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Henry County police Sgt. Harrison at 678-218-8351. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.