Rome Police said that they have arrested Jeffrey Alfred Shedrick, 32 of Rome, and charged him with shooting 39 year-old Scott Dennis Hayes in the back of the head behind Riverside Toyota on Monday.

Reports said that before being arrested at the drive thru at the East Rome McDonald’s Shedrick threw the gun out on the highway while being a passenger in a vehicle. He is also accused of placing the clothing he wore during the murder in a garbage bag and throwing it in a dumpster at the Okinawa Hibachi & Sushi restaurant in Adairsville.

It has also been determined that Shedrick is a convicted felon, thus not allowed to possess a gun

Charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and tampering with evidence has been added to his rap sheet.

UPDATE

The victim, Scott Dennis Hayes, has died as a result of his gunshot wounds. The suspect, Jeffrey Shedrick, has been additionally charged with Felony Murder and Tampering With Evidence.

Shedrick was charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Crime and Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act.

Shedrick was taken into custody at the East Rome McDonald’s after 911 received information about the getaway car being in the drive-thru.

Update: Police have gone to Shedrick’s home at 13 Davis Street and conducted a search. They stated that they recovered a large amount of marjuana and ammunition.

He is now charged with possession, distribution or sale of marijuna.

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A 40 year-old black male was found shot in the back of the head on Monday on a walking trail behind Dodd Boulevard near Riverside Toyota.

Reports said that an estimated six shots were heard from around the area, causing a lockdown at Montessori School.

The victim was transported to Floyd Medical Center via ambulance.

Scanner traffic stated that the suspect is described as a black male wearing blue jeans and a dark colored hoodie.  They added that they are also searching for a black Ford Focus with taped up back passenger window that is possibly being driven by a female.

Check back as more details become available.