03-25-2011, 11:29 AM
ATHENS, Ga. -- Police turned to Facebook and Twitter on Friday morning to get a message to the man wanted in connection with the shooting death of an Athens police officer. The message asked 33-year-old Jamie Hood to turn himself in.
About 50 officers continued looking for Hood on Friday.
Just after midnight, Athens-Clarke County police posted a message on their Facebook page for Hood. The message said Hood could safely turn himself in.
The message also said Hood's friends and family believe he would turn himself in, but Hood is afraid law enforcement will kill him.
Throughout the day Thursday, officers blanketed a wooded area near Athens Road after K-9 units picked up Hood's scent. At points, investigators said they believed they were just 40 minutes behind Hood, but he managed to stay a step ahead. Police said they believe Hood is getting help to hide.
"As far as I'm concerned, there are probably some people that are helping him, so that is the only way that he continues to stay low in Athens," said Athens Police Capt. Clarence Holeman.
About 50 officers continued looking for Hood on Friday.
Just after midnight, Athens-Clarke County police posted a message on their Facebook page for Hood. The message said Hood could safely turn himself in.
The message also said Hood's friends and family believe he would turn himself in, but Hood is afraid law enforcement will kill him.
Throughout the day Thursday, officers blanketed a wooded area near Athens Road after K-9 units picked up Hood's scent. At points, investigators said they believed they were just 40 minutes behind Hood, but he managed to stay a step ahead. Police said they believe Hood is getting help to hide.
"As far as I'm concerned, there are probably some people that are helping him, so that is the only way that he continues to stay low in Athens," said Athens Police Capt. Clarence Holeman.