GBI searches DeKalb home, arrests 6th suspect in deadly shooting at GA homecoming afterparty

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a sixth suspect in a deadly shooting at a homecoming afterparty in northeast Georgia.

The GBI confirmed that the search is connected to a shooting in Elbert County from October 13 where a 15-year-old died and four others were shot.

The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened during a homecoming dance afterparty for Elbert County High School. Three more people were injured, but not by the gunfire.

On Thursday, the GBI arrested 19-year-old Christopher Bell. He faces the following charges: murder, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, aggravated battery and four counts of aggravated assault.

Police booked him into the DeKalb County Jail before he is transferred back to Elbert County.

GBI agents previously charged the following five suspects.

  • Jarquavious Scott, age 18, of Anderson, South Carolina, charged with murder, 4 counts of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
  • Destanne Mathis, age 20, of Anderson, South Carolina, charged with murder, party to a crime, and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
  • Aanidras Parks, age 18, of Anderson, South Carolina, charged with murder, 4 counts of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
  • Jerimiyah Hughes, age 19, of Anderson, South Carolina, charged with murder, 3 counts of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
  • Desmond Latimer, age 18, of Anderson, South Carolina, charged with murder, party to a crime, and iolation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.