Fight between Clayton County brothers leads to 1 shot, killed, police say

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Clayton County man is accused of shooting and killing his brother after an argument early Sunday morning.

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Officials were called to Riverwood Townhouses around 3:40 a.m. at 681 Flint River Road in Riverdale about a person shot.

Police identified the victim as 25-year-old Demond Snider. He was found dead from a gunshot wound, according to officials.

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During the investigation, authorities quickly learned that the victim’s brother, Demontavious Snider, 22, was the suspect.

Clayton County said the shooting stemmed from a verbal argument and physical fight between the two brothers.

Demontavious left the home before the police came.

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He was later arrested and faces charges of malice murder, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime.

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