Police: 1 Arrested, 3 Others Sought in Alleged Gang-Related Armed Robbery

Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested one suspect and are looking for at least three others in connection with an early morning armed robbery and assault that may have been gang-related.

Police said Shunquavious Brown, 17, was arrested and charged with numerous offenses, including armed robbery, aggravated assault and violation of the Georgia Street Gang and the Terrorism Prevention Act. Felony arrest warrants for armed robbery, aggravated assault and violation of the street-gang act have been obtained for Markeith Laguings, 21, Jarrell Gatavais Browner, 17, and a 15-year-old male.

The Athens Banner-Herald reported a witness said the suspects belonged to the "Pittsburgh" gang.

According to a news release, police investigated a report of a fight around 12:45 a.m. July 8 on Coleridge Court and determined an armed robbery had occurred inside the Athens Gardens Apartments.

Police said two males allegedly entered an apartment through an unlocked back door and demanded money while pointing a gun at the victim. Another suspect was outside, police said.

“A short scuffle ensued inside of the residence with the suspects and the victim. The victim was robbed of cash and a quantity of marijuana. All of the suspects fled the residence on foot,” the news release stated.

The victim then followed the suspects and another fight occurred before the suspects fled in a tan vehicle.

Police spotted the vehicle a short time later and saw five males flee on foot. Brown was caught during the chase, and police then identified the three other suspects and secured warrants for their arrests.

If you have any information on this case, call Detective Richie Boyle at 706-613-3330 x327.