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5 arrested in Georgia park shooting where 12 teens were injured
Five suspects face aggravated assault charges after a fight between two groups turned into gunfire that wounded 12 teenagers, investigators said.
The Bibb County Sheriff has charged five suspects following a mass shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that injured 12 teenagers, with authorities finalizing the arrests on Tuesday.
Shortly after midnight on Sunday, partygoers gathered at the park when members of two groups exchanged words before opening fire at each other during the confrontation.
Authorities arrested David Pitts and Jaquez Bailey on Monday, followed by Lantonio Hill, Justin Green, and Ahmad Lundy on Tuesday; all five face 12 counts of aggravated assault.
Deputies towed seven vehicles and interviewed 10 witnesses to process the scene, while the 12 victims range in age from 17 to 19 years old.
Officials have not yet identified the specific argument that sparked the confrontation, and anyone with information is urged to contact Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.