Man sought in teen’s fatal shooting at DeKalb townhouse complex
Authorities are trying to locate a man accused in the July shooting death of a teenager at a DeKalb County townhouse community.
An arrest warrant charging 25-year-old Rakwon Brooks with murder has been issued in connection with the death of 19-year-old Quakari Freeman, the DeKalb sheriff’s office announced Wednesday. Brooks remains at large, and authorities advise anyone who spots him not to approach him.
On July 1, officers said they were called to Avondale Townhomes along Holcombe Road and found Freeman dead in the parking lot from a gunshot wound at about 10:10 p.m. According to DeKalb police spokesman Lt. Shane Smith, Brooks and the teen were familiar with each other.
It’s suspected that a verbal dispute preceded the shooting, but Smith did not say what the argument was about.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brooks is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by calling 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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