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A teenager from Georgia was taken into custody on Tuesday following a series of shootings, after being reported to the authorities by his father, officials announced.
According to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Lequan Stephens is currently facing charges of aggravated assault.
The Lovejoy Police Department reported that officers were called to a shooting incident on January 17, located in the 2500 block of Lovejoy Crossing Lane.

Authorities revealed that they discovered a young victim in the front passenger seat of a car, suffering from gunshot injuries to the face and neck.
Police said they found a juvenile in the front passenger seat of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds to the face and neck.
Investigators said the suspect fired into the vehicle, striking the victim, before fleeing the scene.
Authorities later identified Stephens as the alleged shooter and obtained warrants for his arrest.

Lequan Stephens was turned in by his father after more than 48 hours on the run. (Clayton County Sheriff’s Office)
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also secured warrants for Stephens in connection with a separate shooting, according to law enforcement.
The sheriff’s department said it executed a coordinated operation involving multiple agencies at several residences linked to Stephens’ relatives and acquaintances.
“Law enforcement made it clear that Stephens had no place to hide and would receive no assistance,” the department said in a statement.

A coordinated law enforcement operation led to the arrest of a Georgia teen, officials said. (Clayton County Sheriff’s Office)
After more than 48 hours on the run, Stephens was turned in to police by his father, authorities said.