A Georgia man is facing a murder charge after fatally shooting a 23-year-old man at a gas station.
According to reports, Quinterium Sutton shot at Anderson Adonay-Perdomo after Anderson asked him for money. The 26-year-old now faces multiple charges. In addition to homicide, he is accused of carrying a firearm during the commission of a crime and driving without a valid license, for PEOPLE.
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What happened at the Georgia gas station?
Witnesses reportedly detailed the fatal incident to police. The shooting happened at a Quik Trip gas station in Chamblee, Georgia — just outside the Atlanta metro area — on March 18. Before his death, Anderson would have asked people for money.
At around 12:35 pm that day, he approached Quinterius’ car. According to Lt. Mike Winfield of the Chamblee Police Department, Quinterius shot Anderson once in the torso and fled the scene.
But the 26-year-old didn’t get far! Police caught up with him in East Point, Georgia, after automated license plate readers recognized the vehicle’s license plates. Meanwhile, Anderson was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital but passed away the same day.
What’s next for Quinterius Sutton?
It is unknown whether Quinterius Sutton has filed a lawsuit or hired an attorney. However, he is being held in the DeKalb County Jail.
According to 11AliveQuinterius was also wanted in connection with a deadly shooting on August 23, 2023. That incident also happened in DeKalb County and involved the death of another man outside of Wooden Nickel, located on Tucker Norcross Road.
Quinterius is charged with murder for allegedly killing 21-year-old Trevor Stephenson.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Atlanta area, another man named Rickey Carter was sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting his friend over $35.
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