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Fourth suspect in murder of 3-year-old Athens boy arrested in New York – WSB-TV Channel 2

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ATHENS, Ga. — More than two months after a 3-year-old boy was the victim of a fatal gang-related shooting, a fourth person has been arrested.

Dakious Echols, 18, was arrested Friday in Brooklyn, New York. He is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated murder, four counts of aggravated assault and a violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. He also faces federal charges of illegal escape.

He is currently in custody in New York awaiting extradition to Athens.

3-year-old Kyron Zarco was shot and killed at a mobile home park on March 8 in what police said was a likely gang-related shooting. His 9-year-old brother’s leg was also grazed by a bullet.

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“He was just watching TV. His brother held him as he took his last breath,” said his mother, Shanita Smith Channel 2’s Michael Seiden. “That was my miracle baby. That was my COVID baby. He beat the odds. Only for someone to take him away from me in a matter of seconds.”

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Shortly after the shooting, 17-year-old Julian Cubillos was arrested. A few days later, police arrested 16-year-old Jayden Brown.

Earlier this month, police arrested 22-year-old Desmontrez Mathis.

All four are charged with murder, assault and gang violence. Mathis, like Echols, faces a federal charge of unlawful flight.

Police have not listed any other suspects they are seeking in connection with the shooting.

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