Police have arrested the third and final suspect in the death of Bradley Coleman, who was killed during a carjacking attempt at a Peachtree Corners QuikTrip.

Police have arrested the third and final suspect in the death of Bradley Coleman, who was killed during a carjacking attempt at a Peachtree Corners QuikTrip.

According to police, On September 22, Josiah Hughley, a 20-year-old from Lithonia was arrested in Atlanta by the U.S. Marshals and Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit.

Police have charged Hughley with felony murder and aggravated assault. Hughley is currently being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center without bond.

“At this time, all three suspects are in custody and detectives do not believe there is anyone outstanding,” police spokesperson Hideshi Valle said.

Coleman was shot and killed just after noon on July 10 when he was the victim of an attempted carjacking as he was trying to put air in his tires at the gas station.

⚠️ Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Police have arrested the third and final suspect in the death of Bradley Coleman, who was killed during a carjacking attempt at a Peachtree Corners QuikTrip.
Thom Chandler

Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.