Police: Stolen guns, Ga. deputy’s shooting death linked
By: Nick Watson, The Times
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Three of four teenagers charged with felony murder in the death of Hall County Deputy Nicolas Dixon appeared before a Magistrate Court judge Tuesday, July 9. One of the teens had been previously chared within the past month with possession of a firearm by someone under the age of 18.
Eric Velazquez, Brayan Omar Cruz and London Clements, all 17, appeared before Magistrate Court Judge Elizabeth Reisman on a video call between the courthouse and the jail.
The 17-year-old authorities believe was the shooter, Hector Garcia-Solis, was still in the hospital being treated for gunshot wounds, but he is expected to survive.