Gang member found guilty for “COVID-party” shooting in south Georgia

MACON, Ga. — A gang member has been found guilty on 31 counts for his role in a shooting two years ago in south Georgia.

Crisp County deputies arrested Anthony “Lil Fork” Dawson and three others in March 2020.

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WGXA-TV reports that Dawson, who is a known Gangster Disciplines member, and the men traveled to Cordele for a “COVID-party” at a home after the pandemic started.

Dawson started shooting inside the home and injured two people, according to deputies.

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Deputies arrested Dawson on three counts of aggravated assault and criminal street gang activity.

A jury returned a verdict against Dawson last week. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for later this month.

WGXA-TV reports Dawson had been convicted of burglary and theft in Dougherty County.

Quintavis Green, Brenton Hailstock and Reggie Clark were also arrested in 2020 for criminal street gang activity. Hailstock and Reggie Clark, entered guilty pleas in this case.

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