⚖️ The Gist: Edrick Agee and Avonte Treon Fortson were found guilty by a jury for a series of armed robberies in Brookhaven that occurred between December 2019 and January 2020.
🚨 Why It Matters: The convictions highlight the legal consequences of violent crimes and the importance of community safety.
❓ What’s Happening:
- Agee was convicted of two counts of Armed Robbery, Attempt to Commit Armed Robbery, and Aggravated Assault.
- Fortson was found guilty on two charges of Armed Robbery.
🔍 Between the Lines:
- The brothers robbed multiple individuals at gunpoint in apartment complexes along Buford Highway.
- In one incident, they shot a male victim, who fortunately survived.
🏃 Catch Up Quick:
- Elizabeth Edmonds, the mother of Agee’s children, acted as the getaway driver.
- Edmonds cooperated with the police, implicating both brothers in the crimes.
🤿 Go Deeper:
- After one victim’s bank card was stolen and used, officers identified Edmonds and Fortson at a Walmart.
- Sentencing for Agee and Fortson is scheduled for next week, while Edmonds received eight years of probation in February 2022 after pleading guilty.
