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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 …

GDOT Halts Traffic for Explosive Rock Blasting Along I-20 in Dekalb County

Atlanta, GA – Commuters traveling on Interstate 20 in Dekalb County are experiencing unique challenges as crews utilize explosives to expand the interstate. The Georgia Department of Transportation is implementing controlled blasting to overcome geological obstacles encountered during construction, causing temporary traffic interruptions. In addition to enhancing the interchange of I-20 and I-285, GDOT crews are incorporating auxiliary lanes from the perimeter to Lithonia Industrial Boulevard. However, the presence of underground rock has posed a …

Evidence Collection Complete in Anticipated Murder Trial for Man Accused of Suffocating DeKalb High School Freshman

SYCAMORE, Illinois – As prosecutors prepare for an upcoming murder trial, all the evidence has been gathered in the case involving a 30-year-old man accused of suffocating a DeKalb High School freshman to death. Timothy M. Doll, a registered sex offender, faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 15-year-old Gracie Sasso-Cleveland, who was found dead inside a dumpster next to Doll’s College Avenue apartment on May 7, 2023. Doll has been incarcerated since his …

Family of Woman Killed in DeKalb County Calls for Arrest of Shooter

DeKalb County, Georgia – The family of a woman tragically killed in DeKalb County last week is calling for the arrest of the shooter. The victim, a 35-year-old woman, was shot and killed by someone she knew, sparking a desire for justice from her grieving family. According to Norell Combs, the cousin of the victim Jalisa Abney, Abney was a hardworking entrepreneur who had served in the Army and owned two businesses. On the day …

Family Seeks Justice for Slain DeKalb Teen, One Year Later

DeKalb, Illinois – Linda Nelson, grandmother of Gracie Sasso-Cleveland, a slain teenager, expressed her initial despair of living in a world where such tragedies could occur. However, over the past year since Gracie’s death, Nelson has transitioned to a desire to honor her granddaughter’s memory by spreading kindness and advocating for justice. Gracie, an aspiring artist and a lover of animals, had dreams of attending prom and working in a clothing store. Her life was …

Family Seeks Justice After DA Fails to Convict Killer of Brandon Veal in Dekalb County

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – The Dekalb County District Attorney’s office is facing challenges in the case regarding the death of Brandon Veal, as they do not believe they can establish beyond a reasonable doubt who was responsible for his murder. On August 6, 2022, Brandon Veal visited a friend’s house accompanied by his girlfriend and her three-year-old son. Tragically, moments later, a fatal incident occurred that left Veal dead. The initial police report indicates that …

Deadly Shooting Unfolds in DeKalb County During Alleged Drug Deal Gone Wrong

Decatur, Georgia — Authorities in DeKalb County are on the lookout for three individuals after a drug transaction took a fatal turn, resulting in a deadly shooting. The incident took place around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night near Flat Shoals Parkway and Snapfinger Road, where law enforcement responded to reports of a deceased person found inside a vehicle. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a 27-year-old male victim who had been shot while parked …

Man shot in attempted armed robbery outside DeKalb County Quik Trip, police investigating

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities responded to an armed robbery attempt that left a man shot outside a Quik Trip in DeKalb County. The incident occurred on Saturday evening on Flat Shoals Parkway, prompting a police response after the victim was found at the convenience store. According to police, the victim was a passenger in a vehicle when the armed robbery took place in the Glen Hollow Drive area. After being shot in the abdomen, …