Man Shot and Killed in DeKalb County on Valentine's Day

Police say the victim was declared dead at the scene.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A man was shot and killed in DeKalb County, Georgia early on Valentine's Day morning, according to local police. Officers responded to the 1900 block of South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road around 5 a.m. on Saturday, where they found the victim deceased at the scene. The victim's identity has not been released and no suspects have been named yet.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this shooting are concerning for the DeKalb County community, especially on a holiday like Valentine's Day when people expect to be safe. The police are asking for the public's help in providing any information that could lead to an arrest and bring closure to the victim's family.

The details

According to the report, the shooting occurred near Redan Elementary School in DeKalb County. Police were called to the 1900 block of South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road around 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 14th, where they found the male victim deceased at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still unknown, and the victim's identity has not been released by authorities.

  • The shooting occurred around 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 14th, 2026.

The players

DeKalb County Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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The takeaway

This tragic Valentine's Day shooting is a sobering reminder of the need for continued efforts to reduce gun violence and improve public safety in DeKalb County and across the Atlanta metro area.