An individual who had been sought after since last month for his suspected involvement in a recent local shooting has been arrested.
Brian Keith Rozier, age 24, of East Dublin was taken into custody without incident by the United States Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force Macon Office, which was assisted by officers with the United States Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force Atlanta Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Rozier has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, possession of a firearm while in commission of a crime, aggravated assault, and reckless conduct.
Ryan Rozier, age 22, of East Dublin was previously arrested on June 22 for possession of a firearm by a first offender probationer and felony probation violation in connection with his supposed role in the deadly incident. The two arrested individuals are brothers.
“Thank you to all of our partner agencies and citizens who provided tips that made this arrest possible,” said Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran.
As previously reported by WACO 100, 17-year-old Williams Mykell Lowery of Louisville and 30-year-old Christopher “Scooter” Dunn of Wrightsville were killed by gunfire on May 29 at the Larry Mitchell Ball Park in Sandersville.
The shooting occurred over Memorial Day weekend during an 80’s decade vs. 90’s decade “Freaknik” event that held host to over 1,000 people.
In the aftermath, concerned citizens and neighbors of the Larry Mitchell Ball Park voiced their concerns to Washington County Commissioners during their June meeting.
The Commissioners would file a lawsuit against the private park in an effort to declare the site as a public nuisance and permanently close the venue. A temporary restraining order was issued from the Washington County Superior Court and a hearing was scheduled to determine if the order would continue.
On July 7, the hearing was delayed 60 days and rescheduled for September 1. The Larry Mitchell Ball Park on Suburban Drive will remain closed until the hearing that will decide its future.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office considers the investigation into the recent shooting active and ongoing. Individuals with information concerning the case are asked to contact Captain Trey Burgamy at 478-552-0911.