The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken into custody a 15-year-old from Elberton on charges of murder, following a fatal shooting that claimed the life of another teenager. Justin Cleveland stands accused of malice murder and felony murder after a dispute sparked violence inside a local McDonald's on Tuesday night. According to the GBI's report, the incident left 17-year-old Dontavius Marable dead, leading to Cleveland's arrest.
The confrontation between the two teens unfolded at approximately 10:15 PM on Tuesday, when Cleveland allegedly brandished a firearm and shot Marable. Despite medical efforts, Marable succumbed to his injuries. Cleveland, a minor, is booked into Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center and is charged as an adult. Investigators are contemplating additional charges in the case. Dontavius Marable's body is slated for autopsy at the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office.
Authorities underline that the inquiry into this tragedy continues. They invite anyone harboring knowledge pertinent to this case to reach out. Information can be transmitted to the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Athens at 706-552-2309 or to the Elberton Police Department at 706-213-3130. Anonymous tips are welcomed via the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS(8477),its online tip center, or through the See Something, Send Something mobile app. Once the investigation concludes, it will be the Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office's prerogative to proceed with prosecution.
