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2 charged in connection to shooting death of 19-year-old in Gwinnett County, only 1 under arrest

By and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  January 2, 2024 11:31pm EST
Gwinnett County
FOX 5 Atlanta

2 charged in connection with shooting death of 19-year-old

A months-long homicide investigation in Gwinnett County leads police to make an arrest in the case of a 19-year-old who was gunned down last June. Authorities say the search continues for a second suspect.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Two people have been charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old who was shot in a Gwinnett County park and then dropped off at a fire station on June 16, 2023.

According to Gwinnett County Police Department, 18-year-old Anward Brenard Singleton from Loganville has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies. Singleton was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail on October 28, 2023.

Prince James, 19, from Snellville, faces the same charges and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigators say evidence they’ve gathered shows the two were responsible for killing 19-year-old Brian Arnold-Causey at Lenora Park in Snellville.

"The original homicide took place in June of 2023 and here we are in January of 2024," Sgt. Michele Pihera said. "Both these suspects have been charged with malice murder, felony murder, assault and other crimes."

ORIGINAL STORY: 19-YEAR-OLD GUNNED DOWN IN GWINNETT COUNTY PARK, DROPPED OFF AT FIRE STATION

Officers originally responded to a local fire station where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

Police officials say they later learned a dispute between the suspects in one vehicle and the victim, who was in a second vehicle with friends, led to shots being fired.

"Once the friends in the victim’s vehicle saw he was shot, they transported him to a local fire station," Pihera stated.

Arnold-Causey died from his injuries shortly after. Nearly six months later, police are still trying to get his family to justice by bringing James, who is also wanted on other charges, into custody.

"This is a crime involving very young people, but we’re hoping somebody out there knows where Prince James is," Pihera said.

They’re asking for the public’s help finding the 19-year-old, but say if you see James, do not approach him.

They are asking anyone with information to call them at 770-513-5300 or call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.