Suspect named in murder of Athens man

Clark

By Joe Johnson

Athens police are looking for a Morgan County man for the murder of 26-year-old Anargyros Mantas, who was fatally shot Thursday morning at an intersection west of downtown.

The victim was found lying in the roadway at West Broad and Pulaski streets and he died after being transported to the hospital.

Jamarioun Clark, 22, of Madison, is charged in arrest warrants with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

A police spokesperson said that a motive for the slaying had not been established,

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