Man charged in double murder at Stone Mountain gas station

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police have arrested a man they saw is responsible for the murder of two men at a gas station in Stone Mountain nearly three months ago.

Hakeem Ross, 29, is being charged with the murders of Jamitre Weaver and Gerico Floyd.

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Police say Ross and Weaver were arguing at the Citgo at the intersection of Redan Road and Panola Road on April 8 when shots rang out.

Weaver was pronounced dead on the scene. Floyd was taken to Hillandale Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Police also hauled away a Hummer parked at the gas pumps they believe belonged to one of the men.

Ross was arrested at a home in Powder Springs and charged with two counts of malice murder. He is being held in the DeKalb County Jail without bond.

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