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Fugitive Murder Suspect Caught in Routine Traffic Stop
15 Nov
Summary
- Atlanta murder suspect arrested after nearly a year on the run
- Suspect found with stolen items during traffic stop in Florence County
- Suspect to face charges of murder, aggravated assault, and gun possession
On November 6th, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Florence County, South Carolina, led to the capture of a wanted Atlanta murder suspect who had been on the run for nearly a year. Randall Zachary, a 22-year-old man, was arrested after deputies pulled over a car he was riding in for speeding on Interstate 20.
During the stop, both the driver and Zachary, the passenger, were taken into custody. Zachary was charged with possession of stolen goods, possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, and possession of a counterfeit ID. However, investigators later learned that Zachary was also wanted for a murder that occurred in Atlanta in November 2024.
According to the Atlanta police, Zachary is responsible for shooting and killing a 39-year-old man on Pryor Street SW last year. The victim was rushed to the hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Zachary will now be extradited to Fulton County, Georgia, where he will face charges of murder, aggravated assault, and a gun offense.
The arrest of this long-sought suspect brings some closure to the victim's family and the Atlanta community, who have been waiting nearly a year for justice to be served.
