Fourth suspect arrested for murder of three-year-old Athens boy

The fourth suspect wanted in connection with the March 8 shooting that killed a 3-year-old Athens child has been arrested.

According to Athens-Clarke County Police, Dakious Echols was arrested in Brooklyn, New York on Friday as part of a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement operation.

Echols is charged with two counts of murder (malicious and aggravated murder), four counts of aggravated assault and violating the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. He also faces federal charges of illegal escape.

Three other suspects remain in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Kyron Zarco. Zarco was killed and his nine-year-old brother was injured when bullets flew into their home and hit them while they were watching television. The shooting took place at the Hallmark Mobile Home Park on Spring Valley Road in Athens.

Police say this is an ongoing investigation. They are asking anyone with information to contact Sergeant Scott Black at 762-400-7058 or [email protected].