Crime & Safety

Murder Warrant Issued In DeKalb Grandfather's Slaying

Michael Hill is wanted in connection with the death of Timothy Newhouse, a grandfather of eight who was shot to death last month.

Michael Hill is wanted in connection with the death of Timothy Newhouse.
Michael Hill is wanted in connection with the death of Timothy Newhouse. (Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta)

DECATUR, GA -- Police have issued a murder warrant for a man suspected of shooting a DeKalb County grandfather to death last month. Michael Hill of Stone Mountain is wanted in the death of Timothy Newhouse outside a Memorial Drive convenience store in February.

Newhouse was a grandfather of eight who witnesses said got into an argument with Hill before he was shot.

Hill is considered armed and dangerous.

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Anyone who may recognize Hill or has any information on this incident can contact Crime Stoppers. Information on this case or this suspect can be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.com.

Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for a cash reward for the arrest and indictment of the suspect.

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