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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, …