Man wanted in deadly triple shooting arrested in Georgia, deputies say
UPDATE: Deputies arrested Juan Escalante-Alarcon on Friday, March 11, after he’s accused of killing two people in a shooting in Forsyth County, Georgia, the sheriff’s office confirmed. He was arrested in Roswell with the help of Roswell police, the U.S. Marshals Service and Fulton County SWAT, authorities said. The original story is below.
An “armed and dangerous” suspect is on the run after a triple shooting left two men dead and a child injured, according to Georgia authorities.
Juan Escalante-Alarcon, 34, of Norcross, is wanted in connection to the deadly shooting that occurred at 5 a.m. Thursday, March 10, inside a home in Forsyth County, authorities said in a news release.
Deputies arrived at the home to find three people shot, including a child. Two men died at the scene, police said, and the child suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Escalante-Alarcon is wanted on charges of home invasion, aggravated assault and first-degree cruelty to children. A “Be on the lookout” alert shared by police says he was last seen in the Alpharetta area wearing black pants, a black sweatshirt and carrying a black bag.
Authorities warn anyone who sees the man to not approach. Anyone with information on Escalante-Alarcon’s whereabouts is asked to call the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office at 770-781-3087, or dial 911.
This story was originally published March 10, 2022 at 8:34 AM with the headline "Man wanted in deadly triple shooting arrested in Georgia, deputies say."