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Fayetteville Police make arrests in residential shooting death
Updated Release RE: 220 Selwyn Ct. Fayetteville, GA
07/20/2022 3:50 PM
The Fayetteville Police Department has made two arrests in the July 19th incident at 220 Selwyn Ct. Both subjects are being held at the Fayette County jail in Fayetteville, GA. Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department have obtained and served arrest warrants on Augustus C. Romain, 36/M, and Xavier H. Rushin, 21/M, both residents of 220 Selwyn Ct. for the following charges:
Augustus C. Romain 36/M
O.C.G.A 16-6-2 (A)(2) Aggravated Sodomy
O.C.G.A 16-4-8 Conspiracy to Commit a Felony (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-5-41 False Imprisonment (Party to a crime) (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-5-40 Kidnapping (Party to a crime) (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-5-21 Aggravated Assault (Party to a crime) (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-5-4 Criminal Street Gang Activity (2 Counts)
Xavier H. Rushin 21/M
O.C.G.A 16-4-8 Conspiracy to Commit a Felony (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-5-41 False Imprisonment (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-5-40 Kidnapping (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-5-21 Aggravated Assault (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-5-4 Criminal Street Gang Activity (2 Counts)
O.C.G.A 16-10-24(A) Obstructing or Hindering a Law Enforcement Officer
It was determined that one occupant remained inside the residence after all others had exited. There were multiple attempts by law enforcement personnel to establish communication with the individual who remained inside the home, which was unsuccessful. With assistance from the Clayton County EOD Robot team. Entry was made inside the home using the robot to search for occupants. During the search, Amonte T. Ammons 18/M was located unresponsive with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Officers cleared the remainder of the home and confirmed that Mr. Ammons was deceased. The investigation into the incident is still active, and further information will be released when available.
