A wanted convicted felon, Tariq Rakim Zekiah Cooper, 27 of Rome, was captured this week, after being found in possession of a gun while running away.
Police said that they spotted Cooper crossing Calhoun Avenue and entering a patch of woods. When officers went to make contact with Cooper, he fled on foot, leaving behind a back bag containing a loaded 9mm handgun, gray mask and a black tank top.
He was later found and taken into custody at the Hop n Shop.
Cooper is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and failure to appear.
