Police seek man who killed stepson Andres Arias during arguement

Nov 27, 2015 - 13:17
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Police seek man who killed stepson Andres Arias during arguement
Family members said Cristino Ramos killed Andres Arias, 16, during a family dispute. (Photo: Fabiola Arias)

Police are searching for the man who shot and killed a 16-year-old boy in DeKalb County.

The victim's sister, who witnessed the shooting said her stepfather shot her brother four times after the two got into argument over the children's 2-year-old baby brother.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators were at the Estuary Apartment Homes on Evans Road.

Investigators said they found the body of a 16-year-old boy identified by family members as Andres Arias.

Police said he was shot multiple times in a parking lot.

The victim's sister said there was an argument and fight between her mom and stepdad.

The mother tried to stop him from taking their 2 year-old brother.

That's when Andres stepped in.

”My brother got in between, then he pushed him away, the victim’s sister, Fabiola Arias said.

The stepfather then took out a gun and shot and killed him, his sister said.

During the confrontation the 2-year-old boy fell to the ground.

Medics showed up and took the toddler to the hospital for minor injuries.

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