Man Charged with Murder After Shooting Pregnant Woman in DeKalb County Home
Warrants for Devin Lamar Anthony, 26, were obtained on Tuesday, charging him with murder, feticide, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Anthony was arrested after police located him in Riverdale following a shooting that resulted in the death of Shakiya Pridgen, 23. Authorities responded to an apartment on Peppertree Circle near Flat Shoals Road around 5:15 a.m. Tuesday. Pridgen was reportedly shot through her window while she was asleep. This incident marks a significant escalation in violence, as Anthony has a prior conviction for manslaughter. The police have indicated that they are gathering evidence to support the charges against him. The case has drawn attention due to its tragic nature, especially concerning the victim's pregnancy. Anthony's first court appearance is anticipated soon, where further details of the case may emerge. The community is left in shock as they process the implications of this violent act.
