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Manhunt underway for suspect who pointed gun at Clayton County deputy

Authorities say you should avoid the area and lock your doors.

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office and police are warning residents to avoid the area and lock their doors after they say a man pointed a gun at a deputy.

Police are looking for the suspect in the Godby Road and Jones Circle in the College Park area. 

The man is a light skin black male with no shoes and tattoos all over his body and face with short hair. He has on multi-colored sweat pants and a green satchel around his body which police say contained the gun he pointed. 

The suspect was also wearing a green crown which is a possible gang signature, police said.

Credit: Clayton County Sheriff's Office
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office is looking for this man who they say pointed a gun at deputies.

"This area should be avoided," the sheriff's office said. "All residents and businesses in this area should lock their doors and dial 911 immediately if they spot anyone fitting this description."

Anyone with information should call 770-477-4479. 

Return to 11Alive.com for updates on this developing story. 

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