Huntsville men convicted of murder in 2022 shooting death of Georgia man

Two Huntsville men charged in a fatal shooting in Georgia last year have been convicted of felony murder, authorities said Tuesday.

Kavon Collier and Eric Dodds were found guilty by a Walker County, Georgia jury in the August 2022 death of Dakota Bradshaw, Walker County District Attorney Clay Fuller and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.

“Justice has prevailed with these felony murder convictions, said GBI Director Mike Register. “The collaboration amongst the GBI, the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office underscores the value of these partnerships.  Together, we can confront those who threaten the safety and security of our communities.”

Bradshaw was shot inside his home in Rossville on Aug. 1 and later pronounced dead at Erlanger Hospital.

Witnesses saw a red truck and a blue Dodge Challenger leaving the home, describing a shooter getting into the red truck and fleeing.

Collier was arrested Aug. 10, 2022 in Huntsville at a residence on Chatfield Way N.W. by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force.

Dodds was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Aug. 16, 2022 in Huntsville.

“In too many parts of the country we see prosecuting offices who do not support their hardworking law enforcement partners, said Fuller.  “The partnership between my office and the GBI in this case should be a model for the rest of the country where violent criminals and lawlessness reign supreme and prosecutors do nothing about it.”

“Law enforcement agencies like the GBI cannot combat crime alone; we need the unwavering support of our prosecuting partners, said GBI Special Agent in Charge Joe Montgomery.  “Standing with the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office we send a powerful message that violent criminals will face the consequences of their actions, no matter how or where they operate.”