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Henry County police searching for ‘armed, dangerous' murder suspect

Tory Leroy Jones 

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for a man accused in murder in Henry County.

Tory Leroy Jones is accused of murdering 40-year-old Elimisha Maryetta Gates Tuesday night on 619 West Highway 138 in unincorporated Stockbridge.

Police say Jones is believed to be armed and is considered dangerous.

The 44-year-old is 6 foot, 5 inches tall, weighs about 225 pounds and walks with a limp, police say. He may be driving a 2002 Mazda Tribute with drive out tag in the area of Jonesboro and Stockbridge.

Jones may be attempting to leave the state.

Anyone with information about Jones is encouraged to contact Henry County Police or 911 immediately.