What started as a Thursday night high school football game in DeKalb County has ended with a 19-year-old and his mother sitting in the county jail, both held without bond, after weeks of searching by law enforcement.
Authorities say the teenager opened fire on school resource officers during a Feb. 19 varsity game at Miller Grove High School, then disappeared, triggering a multi-week hunt before he was finally tracked down.
According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, 19-year-old Isaiah Reid allegedly fired multiple shots at DeKalb County school resource officers after he was ordered to leave the Miller Grove game, as reported by CBS News Atlanta. The incident on Feb. 19 at Miller Grove High School sparked an immediate investigation, and deputies described Reid as a fugitive as they chased down leads in the following weeks.
Local outlet 95.5 WSB reported that the DeKalb County Sheriff's fugitive unit eventually found Reid at an apartment complex in Duluth and took him into custody without incident. According to 95.5 WSB, his mother, Michelle Reid, was arrested after allegedly picking him up from the game, and both were transported to the DeKalb County Jail following coordination among local fugitive teams.
Miller Grove High School is located at 2645 Dekalb Medical Parkway in Lithonia, where the varsity contest took place, according to the school's website. The address and campus information are listed on Miller Grove's official site as part of the DeKalb County School District directory.
Arrest and charges
As outlined by CBS News Atlanta, Isaiah Reid faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault upon a public safety officer, terroristic threats and several counts of first-degree criminal damage to property. Michelle Reid is charged with aggravated assault and hindering the apprehension of a fugitive or felon. According to CBS, both remain in custody without bond at the DeKalb County Jail.
What’s next
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office told 95.5 WSB that the investigation is still active as authorities continue gathering evidence and witness statements. Prosecutors are expected to review the case, and formal charges will move through the DeKalb County court system as the investigation continues, officials said.
