Massachusetts man wanted for murder arrested in Georgia

STONE MOUNTAIN – A Massachusetts man wanted for murder was arrested in Georgia after a chase and an officer involved shooting.

Release:

The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened at the intersection of Rockbridge Rd. SW and South Indian Creek Drive, Stone Mountain in DeKalb County, Georgia. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on June 25, 2024. One man was shot and injured during the incident. No officers or deputies were injured in this incident.

The preliminary information indicates on June 25, 2024, at about 1:15 p.m., Task Force Officers assigned to the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force were searching for a fugitive wanted on outstanding warrants for murder and weapons charges in another state. Deputies found the suspect, identified as Kevin Barton, age 32, of Massachusetts, and attempted to arrest him.  Barton ran from deputies and while running away, Barton pulled a gun from his clothing and raised it towards a deputy. One deputy fired his gun, hitting Barton.  Barton was taken to a hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.  

The DeKalb County Police Department will take additional charges against Barton related to this incident

The GBI will conduct an independent investigation. Once complete, the case file will be given to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office for review.