ATHENS, Georgia – Following a tragic drive-by shooting at an eastside trailer park in Athens that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy, a suspected gang member has been taken into custody. Julian Omar Cubillos was arrested in the early hours of Saturday on charges of malice murder, criminal gang activity, and multiple counts of aggravated assault related to the death of Kyron Zarco at Hallmark Estates on Spring Valley Road.
The fatal incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Friday while the child was watching TV with his 9-year-old brother, who was also shot, along with an adult male believed to be associated with an Athens street gang. Law enforcement officials attribute the shooting to a rivalry between the EBE and RTG street gangs, with the adult victim identified as a member of the Red Tape Gang (RTG). Cubillos is suspected of having ties to the Every Body Eats (EBE) gang.
Authorities from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department are actively seeking additional suspects in connection to the case. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to reach out to Sergeant Black at 762-400-7058 or via email at scott.black@accgov.com. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to arrests, with anonymous tips welcomed through the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.
The arrest of Cubillos sheds light on the ongoing challenges and dangers posed by gang activity in the community. Efforts to address and combat gang violence continue to be a priority for local law enforcement agencies. The tragic loss of a young life underscores the devastating impact of gang-related conflicts on innocent individuals and families.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working tirelessly to ensure that all individuals involved in the shooting are brought to justice. The community is encouraged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement to help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Updates on the case will be provided as more information becomes available.