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Clayton County Sheriff's Office, GA
Thursday February 9th, 2023 :: 08:14 a.m. EST

Advisory

SHERIFF LEVON ALLEN’S Elite Fugitive Squad Tracks And Capture Murder Suspect Within Eight Hours Of The Crime!

Murder Suspect Now In Custody of SHERIFF LEVON ALLEN

On February 8th 2023, at approximately 10:10pm, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office & Police Department responded to Jesters Lake Dr. In reference to an unresponsive male sitting in the front seat of a car with multiple gunshot wounds. It was later determined the victim was deceased.

The Clayton County Police Department (CCPD) was quickly able to identify the suspect and the following warrants were taken by CCPD.

Melvin Harris DOB: 04/06/2004) 
 
1.  Murder Malice
2. Aggravated Assault
3. Possession of a firearm during Commission of a Crime 


Sheriff  Levon Allen immediately activated the Elite Fugitive Squad and the hunt began.
 
On February 9th 2023, less than eight hours after the incident, Mr. Melvin Harris was tracked down and taken into custody without incident.

Address/Location
Clayton County Sheriff's Office, GA
9157 Tara Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236

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Non-emergencies: 770-477-4479

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