A social media influencer was taken into custody by Atlanta police on Sunday. The arrest occurred in Midtown Atlanta. The individual arrested is Shamar McCoy. His arrest is connected to an active warrant for battery that was discovered during a hit-and-run crash investigation. Further details about the incident and arrest can be found through local news sources, including FOX 5 Atlanta.
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