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  • Murder Suspect At Large In Atlanta After Breaking Out Of Detention Facility, Police Say

    Murder Suspect At Large In Atlanta After Breaking Out Of Detention Facility, Police Say

    A man wanted for murder is on the run in Atlanta after escaping from a detention center at Grady Memorial Hospital, according to 11 Alive. Carwon Marquavious Redding, 32, got away from the Atlanta City Detention Center while waiting for medical treatment at Grady, as reported by Atlanta police.

    He was last seen wearing a hospital gown and yellow socks. Police believe Redding likely changed his clothes soon after escaping, but they urge anyone who finds the gown or socks to call 911 right away. Redding faces charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to sell cocaine, police said. He was arrested by MARTA police on Thursday, more than five months after a shooting that led to these charges.

    The shooting occurred on April 14 at 1980 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. When officers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital, with one in critical condition who later died.

    Initially, no arrests were made, but over the following months, three men were charged. On May 24, 34-year-old Jaquelynn McCleskey was arrested in Douglasville and charged with felony murder, attempting to buy cocaine, and a gun-related charge. He was later moved to Fulton County on June 4. The second suspect, 38-year-old Tyrus Pippin, was arrested on June 7 in North Georgia and faced similar charges. He was also transferred to Fulton County on June 10.

    Redding was the last suspect arrested in this case. Although he was taken into custody on Thursday, he was never officially booked into the Fulton jail. He escaped on Friday and is still at large. Officers are searching the areas around Grady. 

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  • Georgia High School Teacher Taken Into Custody For Suspected Involvement In The Death Of A Toddler

    Georgia High School Teacher Taken Into Custody For Suspected Involvement In The Death Of A Toddler

    A Georgia high school teacher has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 2-year-old child in 2020, reports the NY Post. Kianna Davis, 32, and Kiyon Devoy Benton have been charged with malice murder, felony murder, cruelty to children, aggravated assault, and other offenses. 

    The indictment alleges that the pair struck the toddler with a blunt object between November 15 and 17, 2020, resulting in a lacerated liver. Davis was apprehended by law enforcement agencies including the Houston County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force. According to her LinkedIn profile, Davis works at Seckinger High School in Buford, Georgia.

    Seckinger High School Principal Jimmy Fisher announced in a letter sent to families on Monday that the school will be initiating an investigation into the matter.

    “We were alerted that one of our teachers was arrested over the weekend,”

    according to 11 Alive.

    “As is often the case in situations like this, news about this has spread among students and to social media, and I felt it important that you heard the facts from me first. Although this news may come as a surprise to you and spark questions, I want to reassure you your student is in good hands. A substitute will continue to cover the duties of the teacher in question for the time being,”

    Fisher said.

    “As your principal, I am committed to the work we are doing to foster a safe and positive school environment and encourage our school community to come to me when you have concerns.”

    A plea and bond hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

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