Tag: DeKalb County
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Two Men Found Dead Half-Mile Apart in DeKalb County Shooting
DeKalb County, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded in DeKalb County as authorities responded to reports of a shooting that resulted in the deaths of two men. The incident occurred across a half-mile stretch along Candler Road and Rainbow Drive, sparking a comprehensive investigation by law enforcement. Violence Erupts The violence erupted shortly before 7:20…
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Two Men Found Dead in DeKalb County Shooting Incident
DeKalb County police have reported the deaths of two individuals in what appears to be a shooting incident spanning a half-mile area along Candler Road and Rainbow Drive. Incident Details The violence unfolded shortly before 7:20 p.m. at The Exchange at Decatur, situated at 3009 Rainbow Drive. Upon arrival at the scene, officers from the…
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Teen Arrested After DeKalb County Shooting and SWAT Standoff
A shooting incident followed by a SWAT standoff unfolded along Memorial Drive in DeKalb County, Georgia, prompting a significant police response on May 31, 2024. Incident Details The disturbance occurred late Friday night in the 4800 block of Memorial Drive, near Rockbridge Road SW. Authorities were alerted to the situation shortly after 10:15 p.m. Arrest…
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Shooting Incident Leaves Six Injured in DeKalb County
In DeKalb County, Georgia, a violent altercation turned tragic as six individuals were shot in the Emerald Estates subdivision off Snapfinger Drive on Thursday evening. Scene of the Incident Responding to reports of gunfire around 9 p.m., law enforcement rushed to a residence in the 2300 block of Greenway Drive near Emerald Lake Drive. Upon…
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Fatal Shooting During Alleged Car Break-In in DeKalb County
In DeKalb County, Georgia, a tragic incident unfolded on Covington Highway resulting in the death of a juvenile. According to authorities, the young individual was fatally shot in what appears to be an accidental shooting amidst an alleged attempt to break into cars. Initial Events and Response The sequence of events began when a DeKalb…
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Elderly Man with Dementia Missing in DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County police are urgently seeking assistance in locating an elderly man who wandered away from his home in Decatur. Elmer Thomas, 87, left his residence at approximately 11:50 p.m. on Friday night, and his whereabouts remain unknown to his family since then. Circumstances Surrounding the Disappearance Thomas’ departure coincided with his wife’s absence, as…
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Elderly Man with Dementia Reported Missing in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police have issued a public appeal to locate an elderly man, Elmer Thomas, who went missing from his Decatur residence. Thomas, 87, left his home on Friday night, sparking concerns due to his dementia diagnosis. Search for Elmer Thomas Disappearance Details Thomas left his residence around 11:50 p.m. His family has not seen…
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Arrest Made in Connection to Lithonia Home Invasion
On April 17, Stephan Jamel Stewart, 26, was apprehended by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Office, marking the third arrest linked to a fatal Lithonia home invasion. Charges and Arrest Details Stewart faces multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault, burglary in the first degree, possession of a…
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Fire Erupts at DeKalb County Church
Firefighters are currently battling a blaze that erupted early Friday morning at the Celestial Church of Christ in DeKalb County, Georgia. The fire, which started at approximately 4:45 a.m., has caused significant damage to the church located on Richards Road off Covington Highway. Details of the Incident Officials from NEWS.ORG 5 report that the fire…
