VALDOSTA — Police in Riverdale arrested a suspect in a December slaying in Valdosta Tuesday, a police statement said.

Damirie Washington, 16, of Valdosta was arrested on warrants for felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, a Valdosta Police Department statement said.

Around 3:10 am. Dec. 30, VPD officers headed to the 700 block of Stillwater Drive after E911 received calls about gunshots, police said. One caller said someone appeared to be lying on the ground next to a vehicle.

Police found a 41-year-old male victim unresponsive on the ground with “obvious signs of trauma,” police said. The man died at the scene.

Timothy Willis, Lowndes County deputy coroner, confirmed the man had gunshot wounds. The victim has not yet been identified by police.

Riverdale police officers arrested Washington after responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart store, the statement said.

“We are thankful for the work of the Riverdale Police Department to help us get this dangerous juvenile off the streets. He can now be held accountable for his callous actions,” said Valdosta Police Chief Leslie Manahan.

Anyone with information on this case should contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigative Services at 229-293-3145, the crime tip line at 229-293-3091 or file a tip online at www.valdostacity.com/police-department.