Atlanta detectives link man to fatal Beeler Drive shooting
Police tape at the scene of a deadly shooting on Beeler Drive SW in January. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA - Atlanta police have linked a man already behind bars to a fatal shooting that took place on Beeler Drive SW earlier this year.
What we know:
Atlanta Homicide Unit detectives secured arrest warrants Monday for Elijah Wilbon.
He is charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The charges involve a shooting on Jan. 15 at 2685 Beeler Dr. SW.
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Officers originally went to the home around 10:40 p.m. that night.
They found a 55-year-old man who had been shot.
Investigators said the victim was part of a group standing at the intersection when an argument escalated into gunfire.
Medical personnel said the man was unresponsive, and he died at the scene.
Police said others involved in the gathering ran away after the shooting.
What we don't know:
Police have not released a motive for the shooting or the name of the victim.
It is also unclear when Wilbon will be moved to face these specific charges.
Dig deeper:
Wilbon is currently in custody at the Cherokee County Jail.
He was already being held there on unrelated charges when the new warrants were secured.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Atlanta Police Department.