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Man Wanted in Fatal Georgia Shooting Caught in Maplewood

Maplewood

A 36-year-old man wanted for killing a man at a Georgia gas station was arrested in Maplewood, according to authorities.

Joseph Priester, 36, on May 15, shot 39-year-old Genaro Rojas in the head at point blank range outside the Texaco station in Smyrna, Georgia.

However, police in Maplewood learned Priester was at a Burnett Avenue address. Shortly after surveillance was setup in the area, authorities saw Priester get in a vehicle.

Police stopped the vehicle and took Priester into custody without incident.

He is reportedly being held at the Essex County jail until his extradition to Georgia. 

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