Dawson County deputies are in an active manhunt for 52-year-old Roy Joseph "JoJo" Holloway after a deadly roadside shooting along Georgia Highway 136 just west of Keith Evans Road on Tuesday. Holloway is considered armed and dangerous, and the sheriff's office is warning the public to steer clear and call authorities instead of trying to intervene.
Holloway is described as about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing roughly 200 pounds, with blue eyes and a bald head.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, investigators say Holloway shot and killed a victim on the highway. So far, officials have not released the victim's name or any possible motive. Investigators also believe Holloway may be traveling with 43-year-old Ariel Decarli, who is wanted for questioning in the case.
Where the shooting happened
The shooting was reported along a rural stretch of Georgia Highway 136, just west of Keith Evans Road in Dawson County. According to the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, anyone with information can call the department's non-emergency line at 706-344-3636, or leave an anonymous tip at 706-265-4744. If you see someone who matches Holloway's description, call 911 immediately.
Suspect background
Holloway is listed as being from Ball Ground, Georgia. His name appeared in a 2017 local wanted notice that said he had outstanding felony warrants and was known to carry a firearm, according to FetchYourNews. Authorities in the current case have not released any details about prior convictions, and they have not explained how Holloway, Decarli, and the victim may be connected.
How to help
Anyone with information about Holloway's whereabouts or the shooting is asked to contact the Dawson County Sheriff's Office at 706-344-3636, or leave an anonymous tip at 706-265-4744. Do not approach or confront Holloway. If you spot him or see suspicious activity related to this case, call 911 right away.
