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Fugitive Arrested After Violent Tattoo Shop Assault
22 Aug
Summary
- Assault victim was beaten, pistol-whipped, and restrained.
- Suspect identified via surveillance, phone, and iCloud evidence.
- Fugitive was apprehended in Minnesota on August 21, 2026.
A man sought for a brutal assault at Cykotik Lifestyle Tattoos in Clayton County was apprehended in Minnesota on August 21, 2026. The incident occurred on June 5, 2025, when the victim reported being attacked by multiple individuals. Police stated the victim endured a severe beating, pistol-whipping, and was tied with zip ties before being forced into a bathroom and having his head submerged in a toilet.
The victim sustained multiple fractures and lacerations, necessitating hospitalization and surgery. Through a comprehensive investigation involving surveillance footage, physical evidence, phone records, and iCloud data, authorities identified Javon Diamonte McDonald, also known as "Von," as a primary suspect. He faced numerous charges, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and aggravated assault.
The U.S. Marshals Service and the Clayton County Sheriff's Office Elite Fugitive Squad successfully located and arrested McDonald in Minnesota without incident. Sheriff Levon Allen commended the various law enforcement agencies involved in the successful apprehension. The investigation into the assault remains ongoing.
