Suspect Involved in Shooting Arrested

The suspect involved in the shooting that occurred in Toccoa on Wednesday has been arrested.

Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell said around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the police department was notified by Stephens County Hospital that there was a victim of a gunshot wound in the emergency room.

“When officers arrived they found Mario Curtis Walker, 19 of Toccoa, had two gun shot wounds to his chin and neck area,” said Jarrell. “The gun shot wounds appear to be a small caliber hand gun, possibly a 22.”
The police department was originally given five locations where the incident occurred and after further investigation it was revealed that the shooting occurred outside of a restaurant on West Franklin Street.

Jarrell said that the shooting was a result of a confrontation that began inside the restaurant.

“Our investigation has revealed that our victim in the case and seven other individuals were having dinner in a restaurant here in town,” said Jarrell. “While they were having dinner, two of the individuals began to argue inside the establishment. Everyone went outside. The two that were arguing inside got into a physical altercation and during the fight, the individual Mr. Walker was fighting with produced a hand gun and shot Mr. Walker twice.”

Walker was treated and released from the hospital as of yesterday.

According to Jarrell, at 4:39 this morning, the Police Department and Stephens County Sheriff’s Office received information that Keishon Green, 17 of Toccoa, was at a residence near Christine Circle.

Both law enforcement agencies assisted in Green’s arrest and he is charged with one count of aggravated assault.

This shooting is one of a few that have recently occurred in Toccoa in the past month and Jarrell says that the police department is adjusting their policing and asks for the public’s help.

“These incidents are occurring too frequently,” said Jarrell. “We’re adjusting our policing and our tactics to address those issues and as I’ve said many times over, we need the public’s help in not only solving crime but to deter crime.”

If you are witnessing a crime or suspicious activity, Jarrell asks that you report it to the police department.