34-year-old old dies in early morning shooting in Carrollton, suspect arrested

CARROLLTON, Ga. - A 34-year-old man is dead after being shot in Carrollton's Thomas Homes community.

Carrollton police say the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. on Monday. Officers responded to 6th Street after receiving the 911 call. 

When officers arrived, they immediately began to render aid. The victim, later identified as Gregory Martez Patton, was then transported to Tanner Medical Center where he died. 

In a statement, the police went on to say investigators are gathering information, speaking to witnesses, and following leads.

The suspect in the case has since been identified as 26-year-old Quantrevion Desean Caldwell of Carrollton. He was taken into custody Monday evening.

Quantrevion Desean Caldwell (Credit: Carrollton Police Department)

If you have any additional information about the case, call 911 or the police department at 770-834-4451. Callers have the choice to remain anonymous.