2 suspects arrested in deadly shooting of Clayton County teen

Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in Jonesboro earlier this year.

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The Clayton County Police Department announced the arrests Wednesday, saying the two suspects were taken into custody Nov. 10 in connection with the June 29 shooting death of 17-year-old Fernando Chacon Santana.

Santana was shot and killed on Darwin Drive in Jonesboro, according to police.

Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division worked alongside the Criminal Apprehension and Gang Enforcement Unit and the U.S. Marshals Service during the investigation.

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Authorities said the coordinated operation led to both arrests and the recovery of evidence.

The department shared video of the suspects’ arrests on social media.

Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident and said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The investigation remains active. Police have not released additional details about the suspects, their names or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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