DeKalb County Officers Shot While Responding to Domestic Violence Incident Will Spend Thanksgiving with Families

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Two DeKalb County officers, Sgt. Matthews and Officer Howell, who were shot while responding to a domestic violence call on November 22, 2023, are expected to recover and will be able to spend Thanksgiving with their families. The incident occurred at the Waldrop Park condo complex when the officers were ambushed after being informed of a dispute inside the residence. A 20-year-old suspect is in custody, and police are awaiting a warrant to search the home, while community members express concern over the violence in their neighborhood.