Gangster Disciple faces life without parole as repeat offender

MARIETTA, GA. - An alleged member of the Gangster Disciples street gang, who have a long history in the metro Atlanta area, is facing life in prison for his role in a 2015 murder in Austell.

A Cobb jury found that Darius Jarrell Dunn, 25, was one of two shooters involved in the death of Anthony Tavarez at an apartment complex on Shenandoah Trail.

Tavarez, 23, was shot in the back during an armed robbery shortly after midnight on Sept. 16, 2015.

Two codefendants pled guilty to their roles in the case as the trial was scheduled to begin. All three defendants are associated with the gang, prosecutors say.

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Dunn was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, violation of Georgia’s street gang terrorism and prevention act, and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.

Cobb Superior Court Judge S. Lark Ingram set sentencing of Dunn for 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 29. Dunn has three prior convictions in Cobb, DeKalb and Cherokee counties.

Melvin William Evans, 32, of Newton, Ga., admitted firing a rifle in this case. He pled guilty on Aug. 10 to felony murder and violation of Georgia’s street gang terrorism and prevention act, and was sentenced to life in prison plus 15 years. 

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Joshua Raphal Gore, 32, of Austell, pled guilty on Aug. 14 to violation of Georgia’s street gang terrorism and prevention act. He is facing five to 15 years when he is sentenced on Aug. 29. 


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OTHER GANGSTER DISCIPLE STORIES: Police: Gang member molested child as part of initiation

FULL LIST | 32 alleged gang members indicted in Georgia

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Federal authorities have listed the Gangster Disciples as a major nationwide gang with ties in Atlanta. Just last year, agents arrested more than 50 people they believed to be members of the gang, accusing them of multiple murders, robbery, carjackings and trafficking drugs.

A former DeKalb County Police officer, Vancito Gumbs, is even accused of being a hitman for the gang.

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