SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sandy Springs police are searching for an armed and dangerous teenager they say shot and killed a man earlier this week.
Police said Jamari Marable, 17, was involved in a fight at an apartment building on Roswell Road on May 23. Police said Marable shot a 21-year-old multiple times. The victim, identified as Jazhae Marshall, died.
Marable is a student at North Springs High School, police said.
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According to police, the shooting was not random and was the result of a domestic incident.
Police have issued warrants for Marable on murder charges as well as possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and cruelty to children, since the shooting happened in front of a 12-year-old.
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Police said Marable should be considered armed and dangerous.
He’s described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
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Police are offering a reward for up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Anyone with information about Marable’s whereabouts is asked to call Det. B. Davidson at 770-551-3327.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.crimestoppersatlanta.org or by texting “CSA” and the tip to CRIMES (274637).
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