WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) – One of the suspects wanted by Atmore police in connection with a gang-related shooting was taken into custody Thursday by federal and local authorities in Florida’s Walton County.
The U.S. Marshals Task Force, including members of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Emonee Demontaen Long in Santa Rosa Beach on felony warrants, officials said.
Emonee Long was taken into custody in Santa Rosa Beach by the U.S. Marshals Task Force, including members of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.(Walton County Sheriff’s Office)
Long is one of two suspects wanted by Atmore police following a Jan. 19 shooting that injured two people. Also wanted is Nathaniel Crenshaw, according to police.
Investigators said Long and Crenshaw played active roles in the incident where more than 30 shots were fired on a public street after a block party.
Since January, police have been warning the public not to approach Long or Crenshaw, referring to them as armed and dangerous.
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