Clarke County

Athens teen charged with murder after shooting, killing man over the weekend

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ATHENS, Ga. — Police in Athens have charged a teenager with shooting and killing a 38-year-old man over the weekend.

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Marquise Malcom, 15, was arrested Sunday and charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18 and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in connection to the death of Carlos Harper, 38.

Officers found Harper suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on Carriage Court just after 11 p.m. Saturday.

Harper was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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Authorities say their investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Athens-Clarke County Police Department at 762-400-7361.

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