Suspect identified in murder of 25-year-old Marietta Middle School teacher
Jason Ogbomoh (Marietta Middle School)
ATLANTA - Atlanta police have released the identity of the suspect they believe may be responsible for the death of 25-year-old Jason Ogbomoh, a beloved teacher at Marietta Middle School.
Police arrested 30-year-old Leroy Hinton in connection to Ogbomoh's shooting death near Underground Atlanta on Nov. 12 just after 3 a.m.
Leroy was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Atlanta police emphasized that Leroy's arrest is not indicative of a conviction. He will still have to face a court of law and be proven guilty of the aforementioned crimes.
Ogbomoh had taught computer science at the middle school for two years.
In an email sent to Marietta Middle School families after his death, principal Diona Brown said the teacher's passion was "clear in every lesson."
"To his students, Mr. Ogbomoh was more than a teacher; he was a mentor, role model, and source of inspiration," she wrote. "His ability to connect with students and his enthusiasm for teaching was truly special. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him."
Investigators have not shared what led up to Ogbomoh's death.