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Macon teen charged in murder of 16-year-old

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By Tim darnell
July 21, 2020

A Macon teenager has surrendered to police in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old at a local Family Dollar.

Tyreon Tyrese Parks turned himself in about 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Department,

Parks surrendered to police not long after a vigil was held for Davaun Patton, the teen Parks is accused of murdering.

Tyreon Tyrese Parks surrendered to police in connection with the shooting. (Image Bibb County Sheriff's Office)
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Parks was transported to the Bibb County Jail and is being held without bond.

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