On Thursday, authorities arrested a third suspect in connection to a March shooting that left a three-year-old dead in Athens. Desmontrez Mathis, 18 years old, was arrested in Augusta, Georgia, by law enforcement with help from local law enforcement agencies, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Authorities charged Mathis with two counts of murder, four counts of aggravated assault, and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. He also faces a federal charge for unlawful flight.
A fourth suspect in the shooting, 18-year-old Dakious Echols, is still at large and police are asking for your help finding him. If you have any information about where he may be, you are asked to call Sergeant Black at 762-400-7058 or email [email protected].
The fatal shooting happened on March 8 at the Hallmark Mobile Home Park on Spring Valley Road in Athens. Kyron Zarco was killed, and his 9-year-old brother was injured when bullets flew into their home as they sat watching television.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,000 reward for information leading to additional arrests in this case. Anonymous tips may be made by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.
