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Jonathan Redding, Accused Henderson Shooter, Must Name Accomplices
Redding was in court this morning. From the AJC:
On Wednesday, Superior Court Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams ordered Redding to testify before a grand jury about what happened and who else was involved.
Raw Video from APD Press Conference
Grayson Daughers has uploaded raw footage from today’s press conference. Here tis:
Raw Footage Atlanta Police Department May 8, 2009 Press Conference from Grayson Daughters on Vimeo.
Liveblogging/Twittering From Press Conference
I could only do one so I chose Twitter! Click here to read through the tweets, see what was said, and what the press asked APD. Will write up a summary soon.
Arrest Made in John Henderson Case
AJC is reporting an arrest was made in the slaying of John Henderson. APD is holding a press conference at 2pm with further details. Keep watch here and I’ll update with any information.
UPDATE 10:10a:
From Channel 2
Police sources told Channel 2 Action News reporter Mark Winne they have “DNA and ballistic evidence” linking the teen to Henderson’s death and several other crimes.
Those sources told Winne the suspect has denied the charges.
UPDATE 12:39a
From Fox 5
FOX 5 News has learned that a 17-year-old was arrested Thursday night.
The teen has been identified as Jonathan Redding.
Police had DNA evidence and ballistics evidence on a gun used in the Standard Food and Spirits shooting. According to police the gun was used in crimes before and after the shooting. This evidence led to the arrest.
UPDATE 12:45p
From Fulton County Jail (h/t @robdowns)
Jonathan Redding’s prior arrest record.
UPDATE 1:17p
From WSB
UPDATE 1:21p
From AJC
Kyle Keyser, who formed Atlantans Together Against Crime because of his frustration over Henderson’s death, said the news of the arrest was bittersweet.
“John Henderson’s murder was a big part of the tipping point that brought Atlantans together against crime,” Keyser said. “It’s been a busy four months since then. I’m curious to see what the police have to say. It’s a bittersweet moment for me because you don’t want to celebrate the arrest of someone but, at the end of the day, it’s nice to know our efforts … increased the reward.”
A friend notified him Friday morning via text message and Keyser immediately posted news of the arrest on the group’s Web site, atlantanstogether.org.
“I will be twittering and blogging from the news conference,” he said.

