Georgia Police Arrest Negro Who Shot University Lacrosse Player During Armed Robbery

Zarren Garner.

It’s hard to think of a whiter sport than lacrosse.

It’s also hard to think of a blacker sport than armed robbery.

AJC:

An arrest has been made in the shooting and attempted robbery of a University of Georgia club lacrosse player and the armed robbery of another student, Athens-Clarke County police said.

Zarren Garner, 20, of Grayson, was arrested in Gwinnett County early Tuesday morning, authorities said during a news conference. Athens-Clarke County police Chief Cleveland Spruill said they were able to identify Garner through a number of citizen tips and because of the man’s prior “low-level criminal background.”

The violent incidents Monday morning at an off-campus bus stop on South Milledge Avenue set off a “massive manhunt” involving multiple local, state and federal agencies, Spruill said.

The wounded student, identified as Tate Prezzano, 22, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after he was shot multiple times in the upper part of his body.

Prezzano’s father spoke during the news conference, telling reporters his son is stable and getting the rest he needs. While Tate Prezanno has been unable to speak with his family, Dobbin Prezzano said his son is aware of his surroundings and has given a thumbs up.

Tate Prezzano.