DeKalb County Day Care Shooting: Man Convicted of Murder After Tragic Incident Leaves One Dead and Child Injured

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On June 15, 2022, a tragic incident at a DeKalb County day care center resulted in the death of 22-year-old Mi’ckeya Montgomery, who was shot by her partner, Taco Nash Jr., in the presence of their 16-month-old daughter. Nash, who had a history of family violence and had been ordered not to contact Montgomery, was convicted on all 13 counts, including felony murder and malice murder, and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. The court found that Nash's actions not only led to Montgomery's death but also inflicted severe trauma on the child and those present at the day care.