Suspected gang member arrested for murder of child in Athens drive-by shooting
- Classic City News
- Mar 9, 2024
- 1 min read
By Joe Johnson
A suspected gang member was arrested early Saturday in connection with a drive-by shooting that killed a 3-year-old boy hours earlier at an eastside Athens trailer park.
One of the gangs reportedly bragged about the shooting on social media.
Julian Omar Cubillos was booked into jail at 3:30 a.m. for malice murder, criminal gang activity and multiple counts of aggravated assault in connection to the death of Kyron Zarco at Hallmark Estates off of Spring Valley Road.
When fatally shot at about 5:30 p.m. Friday,
the child was watching TV with his 9-year-old brother who also was shot, as was an adult male who is suspected of belonging to an Athens street gang.
Evidence at the crime scene suggests that several different guns were used to shoot at the victim's home.
The incident is said by law enforcement to have arisen from a rivalry between the EBE and RTG street gangs.
The adult victim of the drive-by was identified as a member of RTG, which stands for Red Tape Gang.
Cubillos is suspected of being affiliated with EBE, or Every Body Eats.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department on Saturday was looking to round up additional suspects.
ACCPD has asked for anyone with information related to the shooting to contact Sergeant Black at 762-400-7058, or scott.black@accgov.com.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 reward for information that leads to arrests.
Anonymous tips can be made by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.
Classic City News will update this story as more information becomes available.
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I'm so sad to hear about this. Praying for the little angel who passed away and for his family to get through this difficult time. I also wish a quick recovery for his brother and the adult. Rest in peace. By the way, try Ragdoll Archers for super fun archery gameplay when you want to relax!
This is absolutely outrageous! How could they take the life of an innocent child? These gang members are despicable and must face severe punishment. They've ruined so many families; I hope the law deals with them to the fullest extent. Finally, recommend a stress-relieving drift boss game.
It's heartbreaking to see this report. A small child became an innocent victim of gang violence. This highlights deep-seated social issues that need our attention. I hope the police can bring all suspects to justice soon and provide closure for the victim's family. When you need to reduce stress, you can play drive mad.