Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Alpharetta Police Offer Reward in Search for Shooting Suspect

Investigators from the Department of Public Safety are searching for Shane Demetrice Woods in connection with a shooting death on Jan. 28.

UPDATED Jan. 31, 1:05 p.m.: The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the capture and arrest of suspect Shawn Demetrice Woods.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Alpharetta police are seeking a second suspect in the shooting death of an Alpharetta man on Monday night.

Investigators are searching for Shane Demetrice Woods, 22, a black male, who is considered armed and dangerous. Also known as Yung Slim ABG, "Shane Woods is believed to be on the run and possibly heading out of state," said George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

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The public is asked to call 911 immediately if they know of Woods' location. "If located, do not approach and immediately call 911," George said.

Formal charges of homicide have been filed against Woods.

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Sandy Springs police helped capture Jerad Terel Ownes, 22, at mid-afternoon today, Jan. 30. He was charged with felony murder, armed robbery, burglary, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

The arrest information was supplied by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. It does not indicate a conviction.


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