Armed man shot during eviction attempt at DeKalb County home
On Wednesday around 11:30 a.m., deputies from the sheriff's office arrived at a residence in the 1900 block of Young Road to serve a court-ordered eviction. This area is located off Panola Road and near Redan Middle School. On Thursday, an armed man was fatally shot as officials attempted to evict and arrest him at a home in DeKalb County. The incident unfolded when law enforcement officers tried to carry out the eviction. Authorities reported that the situation escalated, leading to the use of lethal force. The man was reportedly armed, and the deputies faced a dangerous situation. Following the shooting, the authorities confirmed that the man had died at the scene. The sheriff's office is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The incident raises questions about the challenges law enforcement faces during eviction proceedings. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
