Man arrested in deadly shooting of 62-year-old found in Lithonia carport

article

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead at his home off Holt Road on July 21, 2026. (FOX 5)

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of a homeowner found dead in his Lithonia carport in July. 

What we know:

The deadly shooting happened on July 21 at 9:14 p.m. in the 6100 block of Holt Road in unincorporated Lithonia.

Officers found 62-year-old Anthony Clark, who had been shot in the carport of his home. Clark died at the scene.

Detectives blocked off the streets for hours to gather evidence and questioned several people at the location. Following their investigation, police identified and arrested Lamar Jones, 27, months later. Jones is facing a charge of murder.

PREVIOUS STORY: DeKalb police investigating after man shot dead in carport

What they're saying:

Neighbors previously expressed shock and concern following the violence in their community shortly after the shooting occurred.

"He was a good man, he would do anything for his family," said neighbor Michelle Watson, who recalled hearing the gunfire while walking to a nearby store. "I heard a loud boom. I didn't know what it was... By the time I came back, one policeman was there, and then they just kept coming."

PREVIOUS REPORT

Man found dead in carport on Holt Road

Investigators blocked off local streets for hours overnight to gather clues. Police also questioned a man and two women who were placed in squad cars.

What we don't know:

Police have not released details on what led up to the shooting or the relationship, if any, between Jones and Clark.