Teen Charged with Murder in Fatal MARTA Shooting as Charges Dropped for Two Others in DeKalb County Case

Teen Charged with Murder in Fatal MARTA Shooting as Charges Dropped for Two Others in DeKalb County Case
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The case against a 16-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting MARTA driver Leroy Ramos on January 3 will proceed, while charges against two other teenagers have been dropped, according to the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office. A preliminary hearing revealed sufficient evidence to continue with felony murder and aggravated assault charges against the unnamed teen, although it remains undecided whether he will be tried as a juvenile or an adult. The shooting reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a fare at the Decatur station, escalating into a physical confrontation before the alleged shooter fired multiple rounds.

March 14, 2025

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