NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. () – On May 13th, around 6:15 p.m., Newton County Deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident in the vicinity of Avery Drive in Covington, Georgia.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim, David Gay, 41, of Covington, dead inside his home.
The preliminary investigation indicates Gay was fatally shot by his stepson, Jayden Daniel, 16, of Covington.
The suspect fled the scene in a 2016 Cadillac Escalade, which belonged to Gay. The vehicle was later located, but Daniel was not in the area.
Arrest warrants have been issued for Daniel, who is considered armed and dangerous.
He is facing the following charges:
- Murder
- Aggravated Assault
- Theft by Taking
- Possession of a Handgun by a Person Under 18
- Possession of a Firearm or Knife During the Commission of a Crime
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact 911 or the Newton County Sheriff’s Office at (678) 625-1403.
Officials say do not approach the suspect.
