Fourth of July family gathering turns into deadly gunfire in Clayton County

The Brief

  • Clayton County police arrested a woman following a deadly Ellenwood shooting during a holiday family gathering on Saturday night.
  • Officers found Devarsity Smith suffering from a gunshot wound in the 500 block of Brenston Boulevard, where he later died.
  • Investigators said the suspect ran from the scene in a vehicle but was later caught by authorities.

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. A Fourth of July family gathering turned tragic when a man was shot and killed on Brenston Boulevard.

A woman who tried to run from the scene was taken into custody.

Tragic Ellenwood shooting investigation

What we know:

Clayton County police officers rushed to the 500 block of Brenston Boulevard in Ellenwood around 10:20 p.m. Saturday after receiving reports of a gunfire incident, according to a police department statement. Upon arrival, they discovered Devarsity Smith with a gunshot wound.

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