4 accused in 'gang-related' shooting at Stephens County High School
Four people were arrested in connection with a shooting that happened at Stephens County High School on February 10, 2026. (Photo: Stephens County Sheriff's Office)
STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. - Four people have been arrested in connection with what deputies are calling a "gang-related" shooting at Stephens County High School last week.
What we know:
Deputies have arrested Ja’Nareon Riley, 17, Kyairre "Noodle" Thomas, 24, Jalashe Gray, 33, and Tykerion Brown, 17.
During a school basketball game between Stephens and Hart County High Schools on the night of Feb. 10, two of the accused were in a physical altercation in the parking lot, which erupted into gunfire.
Riley allegedly fired off nine shots before fleeing in a red Nissan Altima driven by Thomas.
Royston and Riley are both affiliated with the Bloods street gang, authorities said.
Gray was arrested because investigators found probable cause that she was conspiring with her son, Riley, to conceal evidence.
An investigation is ongoing.
What we don't know:
Authorities did not specify who the other person in the altercation was or why the argument broke out.
The Source: Information in this report comes from the Stephens County Sheriff's Office.