Family, friends of teen stabbing victim holds vigil
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - Family and friends of a teenage stabbing victim plan to hold a vigil in his memory Friday.
Demetrius Jackson, 16, and another teenager were stabbed and killed Tuesday night at the Vera Cruz apartment complex on Old Dixie Highway, according to police. Jackson succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Officials said a 15-year-old male was also stabbed, but underwent surgery.
Clayton County Police said Friday they are searching for Brandon Yeates, who is considered a person of interest in the case but not a suspect.
Detectives continue to work to find out what led to the fatal stabbing in Forest Park.