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Police Respond to Shooting in NW Atlanta

Incident reported near Collier Road and Defoor Avenue early Thursday morning

Two Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 7-Year-Old Atlanta Girl

Suspects charged with murder and aggravated assault in death of Zoey Price

Father Convicted After Son Uses Gifted Gun in School Shooting

Colin Gray found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter after his son Colt used a gun he gifted him in a fatal school attack.

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Beating Girlfriend

Newton County district attorney announces conviction and sentencing of Arnithal Freeman for assault and stalking of Debra Ashby.

Two teens arrested, face murder charges in Atlanta girl's killing

The girl's mother was also injured in the shooting.

2 Arrested in Deadly Drive-By Shooting of 7-Year-Old Atlanta Girl

Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the victim's family and the gunman.

Atlanta Police Seek to Identify Suspect in MARTA Bus Shooting

Surveillance footage shows man accused of firing at driver near H.E. Holmes station

Ousted Metro Atlanta Sheriff Who Ordered Rival's Assassination Dies in Prison

Sidney Dorsey, convicted in the 2000 killing of DeKalb County Sheriff Derwin Brown, passed away at age 86.

2 Murder Suspects Arrested at DeKalb County Home

Deputies say the men were wanted for separate killings in 2024 and 2025

Jury Convicts Father of Suspected School Shooter

Colin Gray found guilty on multiple charges, including second-degree murder and manslaughter, for his role in 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.

Georgia Jury Convicts Father of Suspected School Shooter

Colin Gray found guilty on 27 counts, including second-degree murder and manslaughter, for his son's deadly attack.

Jury convicts suspected Georgia school shooter's father of murder

Colin Gray found guilty on 27 counts, including second-degree murder and manslaughter, for gifting AR-15 to son who allegedly carried out mass shooting

Murder Trial of Father of Alleged Georgia School Shooter Heads to Jury

Prosecutors argue father armed and enabled his son's deadly attack.

Bullet Grazes 19-Year-Old on Southwest Atlanta Block Near Mozley Park

Police say the investigation is ongoing and Crime Stoppers is accepting tips.

14 Arrested, 10 Firearms Seized After Atlanta Beltline "Teen Takeover"

Police respond to planned unauthorized gathering, shots-fired call, and dispute near Beltline corridor.

Child Injured in DeKalb County Apartment Shooting, Brother Arrested

Police say the shooting appears to be accidental, with the victim's 21-year-old brother taken into custody.

Mother Charged After 4-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself at Burger King

Nicole Johnson faces reckless conduct charge after child got gun from glovebox and shot himself in the hand

Atlanta Police Seek Public's Help in Peachtree Center Avenue Homicide

Department offers $5,000 reward for tips leading to arrest and indictment of suspect

Delivery Driver Accused of Pointing Gun at DeKalb County Restaurant Patrons

Warrants allege the driver threw a register and tip jar before retrieving a gun with a laser sight, prompting customers to take cover.

Father of Slain UGA Student Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Lawsuit alleges negligence by Georgia university system and apartment complex in student's 2024 murder