AUGUSTA, Ga. — Six suspects, including Jaleel Gantt, have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The incident occurred on February 13, when shots were fired into a home on D’Antignac Street. Five people were inside at the time. Authorities say the suspects allegedly stole the gold vehicle used during the shooting.
Five of the suspects — Eric Merriweather, Zatoria Griffin, Zykerria Merriweather, Christian Williams, and Julianna Rodriguez — were found on York Drive, near the location where the car was reported stolen. All admitted to being in the vehicle with Gantt, who was identified as the driver.
The stolen vehicle has not yet been recovered, and none of the suspects could explain how they obtained it.
Five of the suspects were charged with Theft by Receiving Stolen Property – Felony in addition to their connection to the shooting. Gantt, who was arrested Tuesday morning, faces charges including five counts of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage to Property, and Theft by Receiving Stolen Property.
