CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Clayton County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday three arrests of murder suspects in two separate deadly shooting investigations.

According to the sheriff's office, the first two arrests stem from a shooting that happened on May 21, where officers with Clayton County Police responded to the scene on Mt. Zion Road. Sheriff Levon Allen indicated in a social media post that two suspects approached the victim during a robbery attempt. There was a fight, and the victim was shot three times.

Warrants state that Jaden Pierce, the 22-year-old victim, died from his injuries.

Authorities identified Teon Smith and Xavier Pickett as suspects in the case. Credit: Clayton County Sheriff's Office Left to Right: Teon Smith, Xavier Pickett

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