CARROLLTON, Ga. — Three teens are facing murder charges after a shooting in Carrollton Friday afternoon.
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Carrollton police said they responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Magnolia Street around noon.
When they arrived, witnesses told officers there was a shootout between Tyrone Boykin, 46, of Carrollton and other males on the road.
Police said Boykin was found lying in the yard with an apparent gunshot wound. He was rushed to Tanner Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.
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Friday afternoon, police arrested the following three suspects, each charged with one count of murder:
- Kimauri Farmer, 18, of Carrollton
- Joshua Davis, Jr, 17, of Bowdon
- Juvenile, 15, of Bowdon
They were booked into the Carroll County Jail.
Carrollton City Schools sent the following statement to Channel 2 Action News following the fatal shooting:
We have been made aware that one of our students has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred off campus during summer break. We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of life and recognize the pain this causes across our community.
“This is a deeply troubling situation,” said Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintendent of Carrollton City Schools. “Any time a young person is involved in a tragedy like this, whether as a victim or as someone charged with causing harm, it affects all of us. Our thoughts are with the family of the individual who lost their life, as well as with our school community as we work to process this difficult news.”
As a district, we take these matters very seriously and we are fully cooperating with law enforcement in their ongoing investigation.
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The investigation is ongoing. Tipsters can call the CPD with information and remain anonymous.
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