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Murder suspect flees after high-speed chase from Atlanta to Fayette County

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  February 3, 2025 8:23am EST
Fayette County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Vincent Steele

The Brief

    • Armed murder suspect Vincent Steele is on the run after leading police on a high-speed chase from Atlanta to Fayette County.
    • Chase reached speeds of 100 mph before Steele crashed at Banks and Fayetteville roads, injuring one person.
    • Police warn Steele is armed and dangerous and urge anyone who sees him to call 911 immediately.

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities are searching for an armed and dangerous fugitive wanted for murder in Atlanta after he led police on a high-speed chase Friday night.

What we know:

According to Clayton County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol troopers attempted to stop Vincent Steele, but he fled into Clayton County. At that point, Clayton County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to stop Steele on Highway 54, but he kept going, reaching speeds up to 100 mph. 

The chase ended when Steele crashed his car at the intersection of Banks and Fayetteville roads. After the crash, which injured a person, he ran away.

What you can do:

Police warn that Steele is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach and to call 911 immediately.

Additionally, the sheriff's office would like to remind the public that anyone caught aiding or harboring Steele will be held accountable. 

The Source

  • Information for this story was provided by Clayton County Sheriff's Office. 

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