The recent apprehension of a suspect in the fatal shooting at MARTA's Arts Center Station has been met with an outpour of inter-agency accolades. FOX 5 Atlanta reported on the incident that occurred on the evening of August 11, when gunshots were heard around 9 p.m. MARTA Police responded to the scene in the bus loop and discovered Demarco Mathis, 45, with multiple wounds, who later succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a hospital.
Shortly after the shooting, MARTA Police Criminal Investigations Unit, in collaboration with the Atlanta Police Department, issued arrest warrants for Xavier Mosley, 38. The search led to Mosley's residence and was found by the joint efforts of the MARTA Police CIU, APD SWAT Team, and the APD Fugitive Task Force, the latter executed a search warrant. After the arrest was made, "We appreciate our partnership with the Atlanta Police Department," said MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher. "This is a great example of how local agencies collaborate to achieve the common goal of keeping our communities safe," Kreher's sentiments echo the cooperative spirit within law enforcement as indicated in a statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Rough Draft Atlanta shared details on the charges brought against Mosley: murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is currently held at Fulton County Jail, facing trial for his alleged involvement in a recent tragedy at a busy transit hub, additionally, MARTA has issued a permanent ban against Mosley from its transit services.
