Crime & Safety

Atlanta Police Make Arrest In Parkway Drive Murder

Suspect charged with felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault

Atlanta police have made an arrest in the Dec. 10 Old Fourth Ward shooting that left one man dead and two others wounded.

Antonio Marquez Shaw, 24, was arrested Dec. 13 and charged with felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of aggravated assault with a weapon.

He is currently in the Fulton County jail.

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Shaw is no stranger to police. He's been arrested three times prior to this latest arrest on charges ranging from criminal trespass and disorderly conduct to aggravated battery dating back to 2005.

The 2:25 shooting at 514 Parkway Drive follows several high-profile crimes in O4W that had residents concerned about police presence and response to their community's issues.

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Police said the victims — a man and two women — were on the side of an apartment building when a man believed to be Shaw approached them and fired seven to eight shots.

One woman was shot in the leg. The other was shot in the stomach. The man was shot in his chest and ultimately, died from his injuries later at Atlanta Medical Center, police said.

The other two shooting victims are in stable condition at Grady Memorial Hospital and Atlanta Medical Center.


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