A murder suspect accused of firing on a DeKalb County deputy on Friday was taken into custody Tuesday morning in Douglasville at the end of a four-day manhunt.
The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed the arrest of 34-year-old Nicholas Demetrius Earl of Stone Mountain. He was located at a home in Douglasville with the assistance of a Georgia State Patrol SWAT team, according to Deputy Commander Eric Heinze of the Southeast Regional Task Force.
Earl, who was wanted in connection with a June homicide, was spotted Friday in the area of Juliette Road and Wood Bend Drive by a patrolling deputy who recognized him. Earl allegedly opened fire on the deputy when he realized he was being followed, according to DeKalb Sheriff Melody Maddox.
The deputy, who was not publicly identified, sustained minor injuries but was in good spirits Friday, the sheriff said. Earlfled into a nearby wood line, kicking off the search for the man authorities considered armed and dangerous.
Credit: DeKalb County Police Department
Credit: DeKalb County Police Department
Earl is facing a murder charge in the June 22 killing of 34-year-old Timberre Mims, who was shot to death in the East Point Village community off Juliette Road. His connection to the woman was unclear.
In addition to the murder charge, Earl is facing two counts of aggravated assault related to Friday’s shooting incident, the sheriff’s office said. He is also charged with violating his probation, which is connected to an earlier armed robbery conviction.
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