Two arrested in connection with Jonesboro teen’s June homicide

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File photo: Clayton County Police Department headquarters. Clayton County Police Department. Photo: Clayton County Police Department website.File photo: Clayton County Police Department headquarters. Clayton County Police Department. Photo: Clayton County Police Department website.

Two people have been arrested in connection with the June 2026 killing of 17-year-old Fernando Chacon Santana in Jonesboro, Clayton County police said. The department has not released their names.

Officers went to the 40 block of Darwin Drive after a report of a shooting. They found Santana with a gunshot wound, and he later died. Police said an extensive investigation involving multiple agencies led to the arrests.

Authorities said there is no threat to the public. The homicide investigation is continuing. A GoFundMe campaign was created to help with Santana’s funeral costs.

Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia

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