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Tragedy Strikes DeKalb County: Suspect Captured After Fatal Shooting of Woman and Young Girl

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a woman and her young niece at an apartment complex on Friday afternoon. The incident unfolded shortly after 2:45 p.m., drawing a swift response from law enforcement to the site located near Interstate 20. The victims have been identified as 29-year-old Tomika Pullins and 7-year-old Dior Scott. Officers reported that William Almond, 48, the child’s uncle and Pullins’ estranged husband, attempted to …

DeKalb DA to Prosecute 16-Year-Old in MARTA Bus Driver’s Death, Drops Charges Against Other Suspects

DECATUR, Ga. — A murder trial is set for a 16-year-old accused of fatally shooting a MARTA bus driver in an altercation reportedly sparked by a dispute over a bus fare, according to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. The incident, which resulted in the death of 47-year-old Leroy Ramos, occurred on Jan. 3, following an argument at the bus loop at Decatur station. Prosecutors assert that there is sufficient evidence against the teenager, whose …

DeKalb Tragedy: Local Man Faces Murder Charges in Domestic Incident, Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Woman

DEKALB, IL — A local man faces multiple charges including first-degree murder following the death of a woman in the DeKalb home they shared, authorities reported. Police identified the suspect as Devonne L. Montgomery, 30, of West Hillcrest Drive, who is also accused of aggravated domestic battery and illegal possession of a weapon. Early Tuesday morning, officers were dispatched to the residence after receiving a report of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, Montgomery greeted the …

DeKalb Woman’s Tragic Death Highlights Urgent Need for Domestic Violence Awareness

DeKALB, Ill.— A tragic incident unfolded early Tuesday in DeKalb when 31-year-old Jasmine Dejournette was found dead in her home with severe injuries, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend, Devonne L. Montgomery, on first-degree murder charges. Dejournette, discovered by police at her West Hillcrest Drive residence, suffered fatal facial injuries and brain hemorrhaging from blunt force trauma, according to forensic findings shared by local police. The emergency call, made by Montgomery around 2:20 a.m., …

Tragic Incident in DeKalb County: Multiple Children Victims of Suspected Murder-Suicide

Stone Mountain, Ga. — A tragic event unfolded in a quiet DeKalb County neighborhood where three children and two adults were found deceased in what officials are investigating as a murder-suicide. Early Monday morning, local law enforcement responded to a 911 call from a concerned relative. Upon entry, they discovered the bodies along with evidence suggesting a violent encounter. The deceased were identified as members of a single family residing at the home where the …

Tragic Negligence in DeKalb: Toddler Fatally Shoots Self with Unsecured Firearm, Father Charged

Decatur, GA – A tragic incident unfolded in Decatur, where a 2-year-old boy died after accidentally shooting himself with his father’s unsecured firearm. The local police have arrested the father, charging him with felony murder and second-degree cruelty to children. The incident occurred late Wednesday afternoon in the residential neighborhood of Candler-McAfee. The DeKalb County Police were alerted to the situation around 5:40 p.m. following reports of gunfire on Shamrock Drive, just south of Glenwood …

Tragic Apartment Shooting in DeKalb County Leaves One Woman Critically Injured, Suspect Found Deceased

DeKalb County, GA — A violent incident at a DeKalb County apartment complex resulted in a woman being critically injured and the suspected shooter found dead, authorities reported on Thursday. Officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this troubling event that has shaken the local community. The DeKalb County Police Department responded to emergency calls received early Thursday morning from residents of the apartment complex, who reported hearing gunshots. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered …

Tragic End in DeKalb: Mother and Young Daughter Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

DeKalb, GA — In a tragic incident, a mother and her 11-year-old daughter were found deceased in their DeKalb home in what authorities are investigating as a possible murder-suicide. The discovery has left the local community in shock and mourning. Investigators were called to the scene early Tuesday morning after a relative reported they could not reach the occupants of the home. Upon entry, police found the bodies, identifying the victims as 36-year-old Erica Allen …

Fatal Murder-Suicide Leaves Two Dead in DeKalb County

DeKalb County, Georgia – Two individuals tragically lost their lives in a suspected murder-suicide incident Friday evening, as confirmed by local law enforcement. The incident unfolded in the 3000 block of Rainbow Drive in Panthersville around 7:20 p.m., where authorities responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a deceased man with multiple gunshot wounds. Eyewitnesses recounted that a man linked to the altercation fled the area in a black …

Two Men Dead in DeKalb County Shooting Incident Ruled as Murder-Suicide by Police

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – Police in DeKalb County responded to a tragic incident where two men were found dead at separate crime scenes. The authorities worked tirelessly overnight and into the early hours of Saturday to piece together the events that led to the deaths. According to the latest updates from law enforcement officials, the incidents are being investigated as a murder-suicide. The sequence of events began with officers receiving a call about a shooting …