By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published August 21, 2026 1:24 PM EDT
ATLANTA - One of Atlanta's most wanted fugitives is now in custody in connection with a homicide that happened late last year.
What we know:
The FBI's Violent Crime Task Force, working with investigators from the Atlanta Police Department's Fugitive Unit, located and arrested Antavious Kimber, according to FBI Atlanta.
Authorities said Kimber was taken into custody without incident.
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The backstory:
Kimber was listed among the Atlanta Police Department's Top 10 Most Wanted fugitives in connection with a Dec. 10, 2025, homicide in southwest Atlanta.
Details about the homicide, including the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the killing, were not provided in the announcement.
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What they're saying:
The FBI said the arrest highlights the agency's continued partnership with local law enforcement to track down fugitives wanted in violent crimes.
What we don't know:
Authorities did not immediately provide details about where or when Kimber was arrested.
Additional information about the case is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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