Overview
- Dantavious McGhee, 19, was taken into custody Oct. 13 and is held without bond on one count of capital murder, nine counts of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree or third-degree assault as reported by local outlets.
- Police previously arrested a juvenile on Oct. 10 on the same slate of charges; his name was withheld because of his age.
- Gunfire on Oct. 4 near Bibb and Commerce streets killed Jeremiah Morris, 17, and Shalanda Williams, 43, and wounded 12 others after large downtown events drew crowds.
- Investigators say the violence began with a targeted attack that escalated into an exchange of gunfire as multiple people in the crowd pulled weapons and fired.
- Authorities reported seven of the wounded are under 20, posted video of McGhee’s arrest, urged tips to CrimeStoppers and other lines, and said additional arrests are likely.