Following a fatal incident outside a Chamblee-based charity, the alleged gunman has now been apprehended by local law enforcement. The Chamblee Police Department has verified the capture of Jeremiah Clanton, a 31-year-old male, in relation to a deadly shooting event that unfolded last Friday. Clanton’s arrest took place in Atlanta, the subsequent day of the tragic incident.
The charges filed against Clanton are inclusive of murder and the illicit possession of a firearm while committing a felony. The incident in question occurred near a conglomerate of commercial outlets located in proximity to the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, at an address identified as 2050 Chamblee Tucker Road. Upon receiving information about the occurrence, police officers promptly reported on the scene.
The victim of the shooting was immediately transported to a nearby medical facility for emergent care, however, unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The unfortunate event took place in the vicinity of the local St. Vincent de Paul Georgia charity organization, which underlined the gravity of the incident in a public statement.
The statement communicated the deep sorrow experienced by the organization due to the violent act perpetrated near their place of service. The charity earnestly requested the public to join them in offering prayers for the departed soul of the victim, along with seeking solace and serenity for all those involved and affected by the incident. This includes the charity’s staff members, volunteers, and the local community as a whole.
However, Chamblee law enforcement has yet to disclose the name of the victim. This withholding of information is commonly due to the need for careful consideration of privacy rights and due process of informing the victim’s family prior to public release. In the interim, the suspect, Jeremiah Clanton, is currently being held at the DeKalb County Jail, following his arrest.