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Suspect Quantrevion Caldwell wanted for the murder of Gregory Martez Patton in Carrollton

Authorities are urging the public to assist in locating Caldwell.

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The victim of a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning in Carrollton, Georgia has been identified as Gregory Martez Patton, age 34.

The suspect, Quantrevion Desean Caldwell, 26, is currently wanted on an outstanding murder warrant in connection with the incident.

Authorities are urging the public to assist in locating Caldwell.

The shooting incident took place around 2:30 a.m. on 6th Street, following a 911 call reporting a gunshot victim.

Responding officers immediately provided medical aid to the injured man, who was subsequently transported to Tanner Medical Center.

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Sadly, Patton succumbed to his injuries.

Carrollton police investigators are actively working to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and pursue leads related to the case.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

The public is encouraged to contact the Carrollton Police Department at 770-834-4451 and request to speak with an investigator if they have any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation. All callers will remain anonymous.


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2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

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The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.

Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.

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Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.

Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.

News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.

The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.

Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.

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Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.


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