Gainesville man charged in Christmas Eve shooting at encampment

Demetrius Few (Gainesville Police Department)

A 37-year-old Gainesville man, has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting early Christmas Eve at an encampment near Dorsey Street, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the encampment shortly before 4 a.m. on Dec. 24. They discovered two victims: Ashley Marie Hill, of Gainesville, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and 36-year-old Marcus Robinson, also of Gainesville, who was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment.

Witnesses, along with other occupants of the camp, helped police identify the suspect as Demetrius Few. Authorities, including Gainesville Police officers and Hall County Sheriff’s deputies, located and arrested Few a short time later.

Few has been charged with malice murder and aggravated assault. He is being held at the Hall County Jail, with further charges expected as the investigation continues.

The Source: This article is based on details and a mug shot released by the Gainesville Police Department.