A man surrendered to law enforcement Wednesday, nearly two weeks after police say he fatally shot another man in southwest Atlanta.
Reginald Roberts, 32, is facing charges of murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in the May 12 shooting, according to officials. He turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail.
The Forest Park resident is accused in the death of Demarcus Bolton, 35. The shooting happened in the 2000 block of Sylvan Road, where Bolton was found shot at least once and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Credit: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
Credit: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
Officials told Channel 2 Action News that a verbal dispute led to the gunfire near several stores. The small shopping complex just north of Langford Parkway houses a Boost Mobile, a Chevron gas station and other local businesses.
Darius Tigner-Jackson, who identified himself as the victim’s brother, wrote in an obituary that Bolton impacted all those he met.
Credit: Gregory B. Levett & Sons
Credit: Gregory B. Levett & Sons
“A man full of life and always spreading positivity to everyone. You will be truly missed,” he wrote. “Continue to watch your family, friends and beautiful daughter.”
Authorities did not provide a motive in the incident.
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