Fifth suspect arrested in ‘gang-related’ double homicide at Douglas Co. Sweet 16 party

Deputies have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with the March 4 double murder outside a Sweet 16 party in Douglas County.

Tahkel Marquise Beverly-Smart, 21, of Dallas, Georgia, was arrested on Saturday, April 1 at the Villas at West Ridge Apartments.

Tankel was denied bond and is being held at the Douglas County Jail facing 80 counts related to the murders.

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Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds said this is still a very active investigation and that he anticipates more arrests will be coming.

Over 100 teenagers were at a party on March 4 when suspects opened fire, killing two innocent bystanders, Ajanaye Hill, 14, and Samuel Moon, 15.

“It was a gang hit. It was gang-related,” Pounds said during a news conference in March.

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Seven other teens were injured in the shooting.

Deputies arrested 4 teens in connection with the shooting last month: Chance Terrell McDowell, 17; Chase Terrence McDowell, 17; Timothy Coleman Jr, 18; and Kingston Cottman, 17.

The families of both teens have set up GoFundMe accounts for Hill and Moon.

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