Suspects Magan Carroll, Carlos Hightower, James Nicholson arrested in Holly Springs Road homicide

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. -- Sheriff's Deputies say they have arrested three suspects in connection to a Friday morning Holly Springs Road murder.

Jan 23, 2017 - 14:58
Jan 23, 2017 - 15:09
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Suspects Magan Carroll, Carlos Hightower, James Nicholson arrested in Holly Springs Road homicide
Suspects Magan Carroll, Carlos Hightower, James Nicholson arrested in Holly Springs Road homicide

Investigators charged James Nicholson, 20, Carlos Hightower, 26, and Magan Carroll, 24,  with felony murder of 31 year-old Chadwick Morgan.

The incident took place near 1680 Holly Springs Road in Rockmart, GA. Authorities responded to a call about a possible shooting on Holly Springs Road. They found the victim, 31 year-old Chadwick Morgan, deceased in a ditch as a result of a gunshot wound.

Detectives believe the murder resulted from a property dispute between the suspects and the victim. The suspects are in the Paulding County Detention Center with no bond and the possibility of facing more charges as the investigation continues.

Detectives and police encourage anyone who was in the area of 1680 Holly Springs Road on Friday or who might have any information about this incident to please call 9-1-1.

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