Massachusetts man wanted for murder arrested in Georgia

STONE MOUNTAIN – A Massachusetts man wanted for murder was arrested in Georgia following a chase and shooting involving a police officer.

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The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at the intersection of Rockbridge Rd. SW and South Indian Creek Drive, Stone Mountain in DeKalb County, Georgia. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on June 25, 2024. A man was shot and injured in the incident. No officers or deputies were injured in this incident.

According to preliminary information, on June 25, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., task force officers with the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force were searching for a fugitive wanted in another state for murder and weapons possession. Officers located the suspect, identified as Kevin Barton, age 32, of Massachusetts, and attempted to arrest him. Barton ran from officers and, as he ran, pulled a gun from his clothing and pointed it at an officer. An officer fired his weapon, striking Barton. Barton was transported to a hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.

DeKalb County Police will file additional charges against Barton in connection with this incident.

The GBI will conduct an independent investigation. Upon completion, the file will be forwarded to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office for review.