Third Suspect, Desmontrez Mathis, Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 3-Year-Old Kyron Zarco in Athens, Georgia; Police Continue Search for Fourth Suspect, Dakious Echols”.
Third Suspect, Desmontrez Mathis, Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 3-Year-Old Kyron Zarco in Athens, Georgia; Police Continue Search for Fourth Suspect, Dakious Echols”.
A third person has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting death of 3-year-old Kyron Zarco in Athens, Georgia. Desmontrez Mathis was taken into custody on Thursday in Augusta during a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement operation, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Mathis joins 16-year-old Jayden Brown and 17-year-old Julian Cubillos, who were arrested in March and charged with four counts of aggravated assault, malice murder, felony murder, and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. The three suspects face the same charges in connection with the shooting that claimed the life of young Kyron.
The shooting occurred on March 8 at the Hallmark Mobile Home Park on Spring Valley Road in Athens, leaving another child injured but expected to survive. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has been working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice, with the latest arrest marking a significant step forward in the investigation.
The police are still seeking the fourth suspect, identified as 18-year-old Dakious Echols, who is wanted in connection with the shooting. Anyone with information about Echols’ whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (706) 705-4775, with a reward of up to $2,000 offered for tips leading to his arrest.
The community has been shaken by the senseless violence that claimed the life of Kyron, and the arrests of the suspects have brought some sense of relief to the family and loved ones. However, the police are still working to ensure that all those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
The investigation has been a collaborative effort between local law enforcement agencies, and the police are grateful for the support and tips received from the community. The arrest of Mathis and the ongoing search for Echols demonstrate the commitment to justice and the determination to keep the community safe.
As the investigation continues, the police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing the fourth suspect to justice. The memory of Kyron Zarco will not be forgotten, and the police are working to ensure that those responsible face the full weight of the law.
The community is coming together to support the family and loved ones of Kyron, and to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence. The arrests of the suspects are a step towards healing and closure, and the police are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this tragic case.
