Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested In South Fulton

SOUTH FULTON, GA — A man who officers sought on an intent to murder charge is in jail, and South Fulton Police on Wednesday released video camera footage of his arrest.

Police said they arrested Deonte Shields after being tipped off that he was at an Old National Highway condominium complex Monday. They say Shields was wanted in connection with an attempted murder.

They did not fully detail what led to the charges against Shields but said he was driving a stolen F-150 when officers encountered him. He was accused of leading officers on a police chase, which police say is depicted in body camera and dash camera footage.

"Here’s the bottom line: you can run, but you can’t hide," police said in a Facebook post published Wednesday.

The footage appears to show officers chasing Shields before the truck stops in a wood line, after which officers seemingly chase Shields on foot before ultimately arresting him.

Police said a pit bull that approached officers was euthanized during the chase in an effort to protect themselves.

Shields was arrested on charges of aggravated assault (intent to murder), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving and theft by receiving stolen property, police said.

They added warrants were active to charge Shields with probation violation (larceny) and obstruction (Clayton County Sheriff’s Office) and theft by shoplifting (College Park Police Department).

Shields is a registered sex offender, police said.

An unnamed woman was arrested during the incident on an obstruction charge, police said.

"We’ll keep the pressure on in our focus areas, and we’ll keep taking offenders off the street. If you have information about criminal activity in your neighborhood, please report it," police said.