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"Stockbridge apartment complex shooting scene where two individuals were killed, located on Evergreen Way in northern Henry County, as confirmed by Stockbridge police. Active investigation ongoing."

Two Dead in Stockbridge Apartment Complex Shooting as Investigation Unfolds

Apr 16, 2025

Two individuals were killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in Stockbridge, Georgia, on Wednesday, according to police. The incident o ... read more

Alt text: "Surveillance footage from Acworth Walmart showing Mahendra Patel, accused of attempted kidnapping, interacting with a woman on a motorized cart and her child, highlighting discrepancies in police reports about the incident."

Surveillance Video Challenges Acworth Police Narrative in Alleged Kidnapping Case at Walmart

Apr 16, 2025

Surveillance footage from an Acworth Walmart appears to contradict police claims regarding an alleged kidnapping attempt by Mahendra Patel, ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police investigate the tragic shooting of 2-year-old Jayce Davis in a southeast Atlanta apartment, where a gun accidentally discharged, as emergency responders rush to the scene."

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 2-Year-Old Boy in Southeast Atlanta Apartment Incident

Apr 16, 2025

A 2-year-old boy, Jayce Davis, was fatally shot in a southeast Atlanta apartment on Sunday after a gun reportedly fell out of a bag and disc ... read more

Alt text: "Danyel Smith, a Gwinnett County man wrongfully convicted in the shaken-baby death of his son, stands outside the Georgia Supreme Court as he seeks a new trial based on new evidence and advances in medical understanding of

Danyel Smith Rejects Plea Deal in Shaken Baby Case as Georgia Supreme Court Considers New Trial Arguments

Apr 16, 2025

In 2023, Danyel Smith, who has been serving a life sentence for the 2002 death of his 2-month-old son Chandler, declined a plea deal that wo ... read more

"South Fulton Police Lieutenant Helio Garcia memorial tribute image, honoring the dedicated officer killed in a head-on crash while on duty on Flat Shoals Road. The image reflects the community's mourning and respect for Lt. Garcia, the first South Fulton officer

South Fulton Police Lieutenant Killed in Duty Crash Remembered as Dedicated Leader and Community Hero

Apr 16, 2025

On Tuesday night, South Fulton police lieutenant Helio Garcia was killed in a head-on crash while on duty on Flat Shoals Road. The South Ful ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a fatal crash in Little Five Points, Atlanta, where a speeding driver fleeing from Georgia State Patrol ran a red light, colliding with a Honda Accord and killing 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke. The image shows

Teenage Driver Killed in Little Five Points Crash After GSP Pursuit Ends in Tragedy

Apr 15, 2025

On Monday evening in Little Five Points, 23-year-old Faduma Mohamed fled from the Georgia State Patrol, leading to a high-speed chase that r ... read more

"DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announcing the decision to drop the indictment against former police officers Russell Mathis and Jordan Vance in the Stone Mountain shooting case, emphasizing the need for a new grand jury due to legal technicalities."

DeKalb County DA Drops Indictment Against Officers in Stone Mountain Shooting Case Due to Legal Misstep

Apr 15, 2025

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston's office has decided to drop an indictment against former police officers Russell Mathis and J ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County man Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, 25, arrested for threatening to harm Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, holding a smartphone displaying threatening text messages. The case highlights rising threats against public officials in

Gwinnett County Man Arrested for Threatening Tulsi Gabbard and Family in Violent Texts

Apr 14, 2025

A Gwinnett County man, Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, 25, of Lilburn, was arrested for allegedly sending threatening messages to Director of Nation ... read more

"Scene of the fatal shooting at Woodlands at Cascade apartment complex in southwest Atlanta, highlighting ongoing crime issues in the area, including a history of violence and safety concerns as reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution."

Deadly Shooting at Infamous Atlanta Apartment Complex Raises Safety Concerns Again

Apr 14, 2025

A man was shot and killed early Monday at the Woodlands at Cascade apartment complex in southwest Atlanta, with police responding to a call ... read more

"Milledgeville police officer injured in altercation with suspect Ali Rasheed Washington, who charged at officers with a knife, leading to an officer-involved shooting in Baldwin County, Georgia."

Man Shot by Police After Stabbing Officer in Milledgeville Mobile Home Park Incident

Apr 14, 2025

A man named Ali Rasheed Washington, 34, was shot by Milledgeville police on Saturday night after he stabbed an officer multiple times at a m ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the tragic shooting incident at a Covington Walmart, where suspect Dwayne Eduh opened fire, resulting in the deaths of two employees and serious injuries to another. Authorities are investigating the deadly rampage that unfolded in the early

Covington Shooting Suspect Dies Following Deadly Walmart Rampage as Investigation Continues

Apr 14, 2025

Dwayne Eduh, 24, of Covington, died on Sunday following a shooting rampage at a Walmart in Covington, Georgia, on Friday, where he killed tw ... read more

"Rockdale County lake where a man was found dead after fleeing a traffic stop, highlighting local crime incidents in Atlanta. Emergency services and deputies conducted a search for the man who entered the water during a police chase."

Man Found Dead in Rockdale County Lake After Traffic Stop Escape and Chase

Apr 14, 2025

A man was found dead in a Rockdale County lake after fleeing a traffic stop early Sunday morning. At approximately 2:30 a.m., deputies attem ... read more

"Former Atlanta police officer Kiran Kimbrough during a traffic stop incident that led to the death of 62-year-old church deacon Johnny Hollman, highlighting concerns over police use of Tasers and departmental policy violations in Atlanta."

Former Atlanta Police Officer Denied Reinstatement After Fatal Taser Incident Involving Church Deacon

Apr 14, 2025

The Atlanta Civil Service Board ruled this week that former police officer Kiran Kimbrough should not be reinstated following his role in th ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the Clayton County gas station shooting where a masked gunman fatally shot an employee at a Chevron/Circle K in Riverdale. Police investigate the crime scene late Friday night, highlighting the urgency of locating the unidentified suspect who

Masked Gunman Kills Gas Station Employee in Clayton County Shooting Investigation Underway

Apr 13, 2025

A man was shot and killed by a masked gunman inside a Chevron/Circle K gas station in Riverdale, Clayton County, on Friday night around 11 p ... read more

"Police investigate the abandoned Forest Villas Apartment complex in Forest Park, Georgia, where 19-year-old Brandon Thomas was fatally shot in February, prompting a search for the suspect involved in this tragic crime."

Police Seek Leads in Tragic Shooting of Teen Found Dead in Abandoned Forest Park Apartment

Apr 13, 2025

Police are seeking to identify a suspect in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Brandon Thomas at the Forest Villas Apartment complex in Fores ... read more

"Kaliz Hadley and Tahnee McNabb arrested for murder in Rockdale County, Georgia, after a multi-agency investigation involving drone surveillance and evidence collection."

Murder Suspects Captured in Coastal Georgia After Extensive Manhunt by Rockdale Authorities

Apr 13, 2025

Kaliz Hadley, 21, and Tahnee McNabb, 19, wanted for murder in Rockdale County, were arrested in Long County, Georgia, on Friday. The Long Co ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the scene of a shooting on Bell Street in southeast Atlanta, where an infant was struck by gunfire, raising concerns in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood near Grady Memorial Hospital."

Infant Injured in Gunfire Incident in Southeast Atlanta on Sunday Morning

Apr 13, 2025

An infant was struck by gunfire on Sunday morning in southeast Atlanta, specifically in the 100 block of Bell Street near Grady Memorial Hos ... read more

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