ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that his office’s Gang Prosecution Unit has secured a new indictment in Athens-Clarke County charging Shamon Elder Jr., and Jaquavious Smith with murder and violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. The charges stem from the shooting death of 19-year-old Brynarius Smith on April 16, 2022, at Nellie B. Homes in Athens. As alleged in the indictment, both Elder and Smith are members of the Red Tape Gang.
“With our Gang Prosecution Unit, we’re fighting to combat violent crime in Athens and throughout our state,” Carr said in a news release. “When gang activity occurs, those responsible must be held accountable; anything less poses a significant risk to the entire community. We will continue to work with our partners at ACCPD to keep Georgians safe and ensure that justice is served.”
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