Athens police name suspect, gets warrants in fatal shooting

Athens-Clarke County police have identified a suspect and obtained arrest warrants in a shooting that killed 26-year-old Anargyros Mantas.

Police said officers responded to a “person down” call around 2:23 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, near the intersection of W. Broad Street and Pulaski Street. When officers arrived, they found Mantas in the roadway, police said. He was taken to a local hospital, but later died from his injuries.

ACCPD said Jamarioun Clark, 22, of Madison, has active warrants tied to the case. The warrants include aggravated assault, felony murder, possession of a firearm by convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Christina Bradshaw at Christina.Bradshaw@accgov.com or 762-400-7323.