PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — Two teenagers have been arrested after deputies investigating gunfire near a large gathering in north Georgia say one suspect sped away at more than 100 mph before crashing his truck.
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Pickens County deputies say they were monitoring traffic near a gathering in Talking Rock during the early morning hours of Aug. 15 when they heard multiple gunshots.
Moments later, deputies spotted a Ford F-150 leaving the area and tried to pull it over. Investigators said the driver, identified as 17-year-old Miguel Rivera-Penaloza, took off instead.
Authorities said the truck reached speeds exceeding 100 mph before deputies called off the chase because of safety concerns.
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A short time later, the pickup was found crashed in neighboring Gilmer County. Rivera-Penaloza was later located with the help of a K-9 unit and arrested.
He faces charges including fleeing police, reckless driving and several traffic violations.
As investigators worked to determine who fired the shots, they identified 17-year-old Parker Ellis of Canton as the suspected shooter, according to the sheriff’s office.
Ellis was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault. He remains in jail without bond.
No one was hit by the gunfire, authorities said.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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