A sixth person has been arrested in connection with a New Year’s Day shootout at a Newton County gas station, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said a 16-year-old turned himself in on Monday, more than two months after the shooting at the Circle K on Salem Road in Covington. The teen is charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a handgun by a person under 18, first-degree criminal damage to property, reckless conduct, and giving a false name, address, or date of birth to a law enforcement officer.
According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, two different groups got into a fight outside the gas station before they shot at each other. No injuries were reported, but damage was left behind and a nearby fuel truck was struck.
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Corde Marks, 18, Cameron Little, 21, Cameron Hill, 17, Earon Little, 19, and Bryace Maurice Blair, 18, have all previously been arrested.
The name of the teen has not been released, which is standard practice unless they are charged as an adult.
