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.