Sheriff: Teen followed from work, killed in 'ambush style' attack

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Investigators in the case of the murder of a Newton County teenager say they now believe he was followed to his home before the fatal shooting. 

On Oct 24, police say 16-year-old Quentin Martin was heading home from his job at a Zaxby's, located on the 12000 block of Brown Bridge Road. Martin's father, Roddrick Foster told FOX 5 Atlanta his manager had driven him home.

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When Martin was exiting the car, police say someone who had followed him from the Zaxby's fired shots, in what they called an "ambush style attack." Martin was killed. His manager was taken to an Atlanta hospital where she was treated and released.

Officials are now offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction of anyone related to the shooting. If you know anything that can help, please contact Cpl. Wade Freeman at 678-625-1445.

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