Car break-ins led Smyrna police to a wanted murder suspect
Wanted murder suspect caught breaking into cars
Smyrna police captured 19-year-old Trey Webb in the woods after responding to car break-ins on Spring Road. Webb was wanted in connection with a fatal July crash on Atlanta Road that turned into a murder investigation. Investigators are now seeking information on a second man who may be connected to the crime.
SMYRNA, Ga. – Smyrna police have arrested a 19-year-old murder suspect who had been on the run since late July after catching him allegedly breaking into cars at an apartment complex.
Smyrna police murder arrest
What we know:
Officers originally responded to a reported car accident on Atlanta Road in late July, where they found a young man dead from a gunshot wound in the driver’s seat.
Within days of the shooting, investigators identified 19-year-old Trey Webb as the suspect and secured an arrest warrant for him on July 31.
The search for Webb ended last Thursday when police responded to a call about two men breaking into vehicles at a complex on Spring Road.
Both men ran from the scene, but officers caught Webb in nearby woods and served his outstanding murder warrant.
Search for additional suspect
What we don’t know:
Police have not released the name of the victim who was shot in July, though investigators said his family expressed relief after learning of Webb’s arrest.
Authorities have not identified the second man who fled from the Spring Road break-ins, nor have they confirmed if he is the same person shown in newly released surveillance photos. Smyrna Police Lt. Meredith Holt noted that evidence suggests another individual was present during the July murder scene who may hold vital information.
Police seek public assistance
What’s next:
Smyrna police are asking anyone with information regarding the identity of the man in the newly released photos or details about the July shooting to contact investigators.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from broadcast reporting by FOX5 reporter Denise Dillon and official statements from Smyrna Police Lt. Meredith Holt.
