Wanted suspect tased by Atlanta police officer during foot chase

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Atlanta, GA - On October 31, 2026, Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers received information that wanted individual Javonte Avery was at 2468 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW.

Mr. Avery is known to Atlanta Police and is a suspect in multiple cases spanning several years.

Among the charges for which he was wanted was a robbery that occurred on September 21, 2026, at the CVS located at 842 Peachtree St. NE.
When officers attempted to make contact with Mr. Avery, he immediately fled. Following a brief foot pursuit and Taser deployment, officers took him into custody.

Mr. Avery is a repeat retail theft offender and a convicted felon.
He was wanted in connection with 18 Atlanta Police cases.