A man was arrested Saturday after fleeing the scene of a fatal shooting at a motel in Gainesville, police said.
Corey Maurice Rucker, 47, was taken into custody around 4 a.m. at a motel in DeKalb County as part of a multi-agency collaboration. He is facing charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and motor vehicle theft.
About 13 hours prior to his arrest, Gainesville police were called to a Motel 6 on Monroe Drive regarding a shooting.
The victim, who was identified as 34-year-old Destyn Rashad Alexander of Braselton, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest around 2:30 p.m., authorities said. He was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he eventually died.
Officials said information uncovered during the investigation quickly led officers to believe Rucker was responsible in the death. The victim and suspect were familiar with each other, but police did not elaborate on their relationship.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Alexander, and it is our hope that this arrest will help bring them a sense of closure as they mourn the loss of their loved one,” Chief Jay Parrish said in a statement.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call police at 770-535-5873 or submit a tip online.
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