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"Gwinnett County police vehicle involved in fatal accident on Beaver Ruin Road, Atlanta, as officer responds to pedestrian struck outside crosswalk"

Gwinnett County Police Vehicle Strikes and Kills Pedestrian on Unlit Road in Tragic Incident

Feb 10, 2025

A man was struck and killed by a Gwinnett County police vehicle while crossing Beaver Ruin Road near Shackleford Road early Monday. The inci ... read more

Alt text: "Cleveland Clark, convicted hitman in the 2000 murder of Atlanta mother Michelle 'Sparkle' Reid Rai, now sentenced to life in prison after death penalty commuted due to intellectual disability claims. Image depicts Clark during a

Cleveland Clark Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2000 Murder of Atlanta Mother Sparkle Rai After Intellectual Disability Claims

Feb 10, 2025

Cleveland Clark, convicted in 2009 for the murder of 22-year-old Michelle "Sparkle" Reid Rai in 2000, has had his death sentence commuted to ... read more

"Patrol car outside Roswell Police Department adorned with flowers and mementos in memory of Officer Jeremy Labonte, who was tragically shot while on duty. Community support for fallen officer highlighted in local Atlanta crime news."

Roswell Community Honors Fallen Officer Jeremy Labonte with Heartfelt Tributes and Fundraiser Efforts

Feb 10, 2025

A patrol car outside the Roswell Police Department has been adorned with flowers in memory of Officer Jeremy Labonte, who was fatally shot w ... read more

"SWAT team officers breaking down the door of a southwest Atlanta townhome during a standoff related to a murder investigation, October 2024. The incident occurred at Oakland Park Townhomes where suspect Tyshier Denike was accused of killing his

Murder Suspect Arrested Following SWAT Standoff at Oakland Park Townhomes in Atlanta

Feb 09, 2025

On October 5, 2024, a shooting at Oakland Park Townhomes in southwest Atlanta resulted in the death of 28-year-old Eric Jones Jr., who suffe ... read more

"Crime scene in northwest Atlanta where a man was killed and another injured in a shooting on Chappell Road, highlighting ongoing violence in the Hunter Hills neighborhood."

Gunfire Erupts in Northwest Atlanta Leaving One Dead and Another Injured in Early Morning Shooting

Feb 09, 2025

A man was killed and another injured in a shooting early Sunday in northwest Atlanta. At approximately 12:10 a.m., police responded to repor ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate a shooting scene in Norcross, Atlanta, where a man was injured and a woman was killed. The image shows police vehicles and crime scene tape outside the apartment complex on Ardsley Place, highlighting the ongoing investigation

Tragic Shooting in Gwinnett County Leaves One Woman Dead and Man Injured as Investigation Unfolds

Feb 08, 2025

A man was injured and a woman was killed in a shooting on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Gwinnett County, specifically at 1800 Ardsley Place ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the Douglas County traffic stop where 21-year-old Malachi Mitchell was found fatally shot in the passenger seat, raising questions about the investigation and the driver's release amid ongoing inquiries into the firearm transaction and alleged gang threats."

Mother Demands Answers After Son Found Fatally Shot in Car During Douglas County Traffic Stop

Feb 08, 2025

Malachi Mitchell, 21, was found fatally shot in the passenger seat of a vehicle after a traffic stop in Douglas County on January 29. The Do ... read more

Alt text: "Roswell shopping complex parking lot where a police officer was fatally shot while responding to a suspicious person report, leading to the arrest of a suspect. The scene highlights the tragic loss of a law enforcement officer in Georgia, prompting condolences

Roswell Police Officer Fatally Shot in Parking Lot Incident Suspect in Custody

Feb 08, 2025

A suspect is in custody following the fatal shooting of a police officer on Friday evening at a shopping complex in Roswell, located in the ... read more

"JonBenet Ramsey memorial in Marietta, Georgia, highlighting her connection to Atlanta as the family seeks justice for the 1996 murder. The grave site symbolizes ongoing hopes for advancements in DNA technology to solve the cold case."

New Hopes for Justice in JonBenet Ramsey Case as Family Turns to Advanced DNA Technology

Feb 07, 2025

Nearly three decades after the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, her family is hopeful that advancements in DNA technology will help solve the case ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in Resaca, Georgia, showing a burned home on James Street after a fatal shooting and arson incident. Firefighters extinguish the blaze while authorities investigate the scene where suspect Christopher Lee Dixon was later arrested by state tro

Man Shot by Troopers During Arrest After Suspected Murder and Arson in North Georgia Home Fire

Feb 07, 2025

A man suspected of murdering another individual in a North Georgia home and subsequently setting it ablaze was shot by state troopers during ... read more

"Loss prevention officer stabbed at Kroger in Lindbergh area, northeast Atlanta, on Morosgo Way; police investigate incident and motive"

Loss Prevention Officer Stabbed in Kroger Store in Lindbergh Area of Atlanta

Feb 07, 2025

A loss prevention officer was stabbed on Thursday evening at a Kroger located at 2452 Morosgo Way in northeast Atlanta. The incident occurre ... read more

Alt text: "Mugshot of Brandee Pierce, 41, arrested in Cobb County, Georgia, linked to the death of her son Zemar King III, whose body was discovered in Michigan. Pierce faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and

Atlanta Woman Arrested in Connection with Gruesome Murder of Her Son Found in Michigan Grave

Feb 06, 2025

Authorities believe Brandee Pierce, 41, who was arrested in metro Atlanta, is responsible for the death of her 9-year-old son, Zemar King II ... read more

"Columbus police officer involved in shooting incident with suspect Jacob Kyle Brannon on 42nd Street, highlighting rising crime rates and officer-involved shootings in Atlanta, Georgia."

Columbus Man Shot After Gunfight With Police Officer During Domestic Dispute

Feb 06, 2025

A 25-year-old man, Jacob Kyle Brannon, was shot early Thursday morning following an exchange of gunfire with a police officer in Columbus, G ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the fatal shooting at Windy Hill Village Shopping Center in Cobb County, Atlanta, where a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an ongoing police investigation."

Shooting Incident at Cobb County Shopping Center Leaves One Dead as Investigation Unfolds

Feb 05, 2025

A man was shot and killed at the Windy Hill Village Shopping Center in Cobb County on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities found the victim suff ... read more

Alt text: "18-year-old Andres Jared Guzman arrested for murder in connection with Pleasant Grove Park shooting that left four men dead in Whitfield County, Georgia. The incident involved a shootout between two armed groups on August 25, 202

New Arrest in Whitfield County Park Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Suspect Charged with Murder

Feb 05, 2025

Andres Jared Guzman, 18, of Rome, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a shooting that left four men dead in Pleasan ... read more

Alt text: "Clarkston police investigate a crime scene in DeKalb County where a man's body was discovered in a brush fire, prompting a search for his identity. Three suspects, including Tahj George Rankine and Brian Rice, were arrested for

Clarkston Police Seek Public Help to Identify Shooting Victim Found in DeKalb County Brush Fire

Feb 05, 2025

Clarkston police are seeking assistance in identifying a man whose body was discovered in a brush fire in DeKalb County last week. The victi ... read more

Alt text: "Former Georgia District Attorney Jackie Johnson testifies in court, denying allegations of interference in the Ahmaud Arbery murder investigation, during her trial in Glynn County, Atlanta."

Former Georgia District Attorney Testifies in Ahmaud Arbery Case Denying Wrongdoing During High-Stakes Trial

Feb 04, 2025

Jackie Johnson, the former district attorney of Glynn County, testified in her trial on charges of misconduct related to the investigation o ... read more

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