‘Besties in a Tessie:’ 4 shooting suspects arrested after chase with Atlanta police

ATLANTA — Atlanta police released video of officers tracking down men suspected of being involved in a shooting.

Officers started following the suspects in a blue Tesla after a shooting on Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. earlier this month.

They brought in a police helicopter to join the chase.

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Officers followed the men to Lee Street in southwest Atlanta.

The driver lost control of the car and jumped out, leaving the other suspects for police.

Police were able to arrest the driver a short time later. He had a gun hidden in his pants leg.

They arrested the fourth suspect in another city.

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Police identified the “besties in a Tessie” as:

• Kentavious Campbell, 18 - charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, obstruction and reckless driving
• Jaiden Chatman, 23 - charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and use of a firearm by a felon during the commission of a crime
• Elijah Griffin, 17 - charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery and carrying a pistol under the age of 18
• Isaiah Grimes, 22 - charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

All four are being held in the Fulton County Jail.

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