An FBI SWAT team arrested Ze'kevious Perry at a residence in Montgomery, Alabama, on Wednesday in connection with the mass shooting along Edgewood Avenue that left one person dead and 10 others injured in July 2025, federal and local authorities said.
Charges, arrests and the investigation
Perry was charged in April in Fulton County with one count of felony murder and 10 counts of felony aggravated assault, and state warrants were issued for his arrest, officials said. According to the announcement, FBI agents located and arrested Perry at a home in Montgomery.
"Agents said they found Perry at a home in Montgomery, Alabama."
The shooting on Edgewood Avenue was described by investigators as the result of an argument between members of two rival gangs that escalated into gunfire. Family members identified the man killed as Santos Wyatt, a 27-year-old father. Dozens of neighbors, witnesses and community members were shaken by the violence that summer evening.
Other arrests tied to the case
Local authorities previously arrested other suspects in connection with the attack. Rico Arnold, 19, was detained days after the shooting and charged with one count of murder and 10 counts of aggravated assault. In August, FBI agents arrested Nasir Williams, who also faces one count of murder and 10 counts of aggravated assault, officials said.
- July 2025: Shooting on Edgewood Avenue left one dead and 10 wounded.
- Days after shooting: Rico Arnold arrested and charged.
- August (2026): Nasir Williams arrested by FBI agents.
- April (year unspecified): Ze'kevious Perry charged in Fulton County.
- Sept. 16, 2026: Perry arrested in Montgomery, Alabama.
Authorities have said the incidents stemmed from a confrontation between rival gang members. Investigators are continuing to piece together the sequence of events, motives and each individual's alleged role in the violence.
Local impact and law enforcement response
The arrests come amid ongoing concerns in Atlanta over gun violence and public safety in high-traffic neighborhoods like those along Edgewood Avenue, which runs through portions of central Atlanta and is known for nightlife and foot traffic. City and county officials have repeatedly emphasized cooperative efforts between municipal police, the FBI and federal prosecutors in complex violent-crime investigations spanning jurisdictions.
Fulton County prosecutors brought the charges in April, signaling the county's move to pursue serious counts tied to the deadly encounter. The involvement of federal agents in the arrest underscores cooperation across state lines — Perry was arrested in Alabama — and the resources being marshaled in cases involving multiple suspects and interstate movements.
Community leaders and residents affected by the July 2025 shooting have expressed frustration and grief since the incident. The identification of the slain man as a young father highlighted the personal toll the violence took on families and neighborhoods.
| Victims/Involved | Status |
|---|---|
| Santos Wyatt (identified victim) | Deceased |
| 10 injured individuals | Injured |
| Rico Arnold | Arrested; charged with murder and 10 counts aggravated assault |
| Nasir Williams | Arrested; faces murder and aggravated assault charges |
| Ze'kevious Perry | Arrested Sept. 16 in Montgomery; charged in Fulton County |
Prosecutors in Fulton County will pursue the felony murder and aggravated assault charges. The arrest in Alabama means next steps could include extradition proceedings to return Perry to Georgia to face the Fulton County charges. Officials did not immediately provide a timetable for any transfer or arraignment in Georgia.
As the case proceeds, investigators are expected to present additional evidence to support the charges and clarify each defendant's alleged involvement. For Atlanta residents, the arrest is a significant development in a case that drew attention to violence on public streets and the broader efforts to hold suspects accountable across jurisdictional lines.
Local authorities urged anyone with information about the incident or the investigation to contact the FBI or Fulton County investigators as the case moves forward.
