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'Armed and dangerous' man wanted for shooting in Griffin

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  December 19, 2023 4:21pm EST
Griffin
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Gunman sought in deadly Griffin gas station shooting

Griffin police are looking for an armed and dangerous man who they say shot someone to death overnight at a local gas station

SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. - Griffin police are looking for a man they say is "armed and dangerous" after a shooting in the early morning hours of Dec. 19.

According to the Griffing Police Department, they responded to a person-shot call at 930 W. Taylor Street. Upon arrival, they found a person near the video gaming machines with a gunshot wound.

My’Keion Yates

The victim was transported to Spalding Regional Hospital, where he died.

The suspected shooter has been identified as 21-year-old M'Keion Yates. He is believed to be traveling in a black 2021 Nissan Altima with Georgia Tag SEW9844.

Yates has outstanding warrants for Malice Murder and other charges. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement, emphasizing that the suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The name of the deceased is not currently being released.