Three Arrested in Connection with Atlanta Murder Investigation Linked to Cocaine Trafficking

On September 26, 2024, 32-year-old Carwon Redding was arrested by MARTA Police and charged with Felony Murder and Criminal Attempt to Sell Cocaine. His arrest is part of an ongoing investigation related to a shooting incident that occurred in April.

On June 7, 2024, 38-year-old Tyrus Pippin was taken into custody by the Fanning County Sheriff’s Office in Union County and later transported to Union County Jail to await extradition. Pippin faces charges of Felony Murder, Criminal Attempt to Purchase Cocaine, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.

In a related case, 34-year-old Jaquelynn McCleskey was apprehended in Douglasville, GA, on May 24, 2024. The arrest was carried out by the Atlanta Police Department’s Fugitive Unit, the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. McCleskey is charged with Felony Murder, Criminal Attempt to Purchase Cocaine, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.

The investigation stems from an incident on April 14, 2024, around 10:27 p.m., when Atlanta Police Zone 1 officers responded to reports of a shooting at 1980 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Upon arrival, officers discovered two males with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a hospital, with one in critical condition who later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation continues as authorities work to gather more details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the drug-related activities of the suspects.