Police say a man wanted on an attempted murder charge turned a stolen Ford F-150 into his getaway car Monday, only to be tracked down at the Camelot Condominiums on Old National Highway. The truck stopped near a wooded area by the complex, where officers moved in and arrested the driver, later identified as Deonte Shields.
How police say it unfolded
According to Patch, South Fulton officers received a tip on Feb. 16 that Shields was at the Camelot Condominiums and went to the property to check it out. When they tried to make contact, Shields allegedly took off in a stolen Ford F-150, triggering a pursuit that ended when the truck stopped along a tree line and officers closed in. Local outlets later shared portions of the department’s bodycam and dashcam footage from the encounter.
Charges and warrants
Authorities say Shields is facing a long list of felonies: aggravated assault with intent to murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving and theft by receiving stolen property, according to WSB‑TV. Officers also reported active warrants from the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation (larceny) and obstruction, and from the College Park Police Department for theft by shoplifting. The department confirmed that Shields is a registered sex offender.
Video shows what happened at the scene
The department’s footage appears to show officers pursuing the pickup until it ends up in the trees, then chasing the driver on foot, Patch reported. The outlet also reported that a pit bull that approached officers during the incident was euthanized “in an effort to protect themselves.” Coverage of the department’s social media post quoted the line, “Here’s the bottom line: you can run, but you can’t hide,” according to Patch.
Camelot Condominiums’ troubled history
The Camelot Condominiums on Old National Highway has long drawn attention over fire, code and violence issues, reporting from the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution and coverage of multiple homicides and repeated fires shows. The complex has been linked to long-running maintenance and safety disputes, which helps explain the intense attention when police move into the area. Neighbors say a visible police response at Camelot tends to draw crowds and concern.
What police are asking the public
South Fulton officials are asking anyone with information about criminal activity in the neighborhood to share tips with the department, WSB‑TV reported. Investigators with South Fulton and partner agencies say they are interested in video, eyewitness accounts and other leads as the case moves forward…