6 arrested, 2 suspects remain on the run in Georgia block party mass shooting, GBI says – CBS News

6 arrested, 2 suspects remain on the run in Georgia block party mass shooting, GBI says CBS News
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and deputies have arrested six people in connection with a mass shooting at a South Georgia homecoming block party that left two people dead and 44 injured.Officials say they are still searching for two people who should be considered armed and dangerous.In the latest update about the investigation, the GBI and the Dooly County Sheriff's Office say they arrested 19-year-old Latravis Keonta Bentley, 19-year-old Ty'Darrious Ty'Jai Dawson, 23-year-old Devontre Jaquon Holton, 23-year-old Demari Jaheem Nixon, 17-year-old Kahdarious Kayvon Ray, and 16-year-old Keontae Towns.The suspects are charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, participation in criminal street gang Activity, and gun charges.Holton and Nixon were booked into the Crisp County Jail, Dawson and Ray are in custody at the Dooly County Jail, and Bentley is at the Houston County Jail.Authorities have issued warrants for 19-year-old Brexton Esamuel Gaston and 34-year-old Brexton Esamuel Gaston.
Both suspects remain on the run and should be considered armed and dangerous, officials say.So far, 10 people have been charged in connection with the shooting, and officials say the investigation remains ongoing.Authorities are asking anyone with information to call the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Perry at 478-987-4545 or the agency's tip line at 1-800-597-8477.Deadly shooting shocks South Georgia cityThe shooting happened early Sunday morning in the city of Vienna, about
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