Tucker Man Wanted For Motel 6 Murder: Police

DECATUR, GA — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for tips in locating a Tucker man in connection with the Nov. 5 shooting death of a man at a Motel 6 in Lawrenceville. According to a warrant issued on Nov. 6, Kaylon Janard “Hooty” Jiles, 20, of Tucker is charged with felony murder for shooting Eric Fisher, 27, multiple times.

Police investigating the incident say Jiles fled the Motel 6 on Chamblee Tucker Road in a black sedan. Anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Jiles is cautioned that he may be armed, he may be in possession of drugs, and he may be affiliated with a gang, the sheriff's office said.

To report information on the location of Kaylon Janard “Hooty” Jiles, please call the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at 404-298-8402 or Greater Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477).

Image: Kaylon Janard “Hooty” Jiles (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)