Preston and Smith and Steven Richardson are accused in a double shooting on Tiger Flowers Drive that led to the death of 7-year-old Zoey Price. (Credit: Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
ATLANTA - The two men charged in connection with the murder of 7-year-old Zoey Price will stay in jail for now.
What we know:
The case against Steven Richardson and Preston Smith went before a Fulton County Magistrate Court on Tuesday. A judge found there was probable cause to send the case to a grand jury. A request for Smith to receive bond was also withdrawn.
The backstory:
Smith, 19, has been charged with two counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, second-degree criminal damage to property, third-degree cruelty to children, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the Feb. 24 shooting death of Zoey.
Richardson, 17, faces charges including murder, criminal attempt to commit murder, three counts of aggravated assault, second-degree criminal damage to property, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, four counts of third-degree cruelty to children, and possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18.
Police said the shooting stemmed from a phone conversation Smith had with Zoey's brother, where he threatened to "shoot up" the house he was at. Smith and Richardson then drove to the home and shot inside.
What's next:
The two will stay in the Fulton County Jail until at least their next court appearance.
The Source: Information in this article came from the Superior Court of Fulton County and past FOX 5 reporting.