16-year-old charged in South Fulton murder, robbery

South Fulton police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old in the murder of an 18-year-old.

FOX 5 Atlanta first reported on this story Tuesday when police responded to a double shooting in the 2700 block of Elkmont Ridge SW at 3:49 a.m.

The 18-year-old victim was found dead in the driveway. Officials said he had been shot in the chest.

A second victim, another 16-year-old, was found at a separate location. He had reportedly been shot multiple times in the leg and neck after the suspect left the first victim. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

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Jassan Trotter, 16, was later found and charged with murder, armed robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.. Police said Trotter tried to steal the 18-year-old's phone before killing him.

Police confirmed they would not be releasing the name of the teen who died out of respect for the family.

The Source: This update is based on previous reporting by FOX 5 Atlanta's Aungelique Proctor and the FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team.

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