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6 injured after car crashes into MARTA bus in DeKalb
Six people were hurt in a crash involving a MARTA bus late Tuesday night in the Panthersville area of DeKalb County, according to authorities. bus late Tuesday night, according to authorities.
Fight at SW Atlanta gas station ends with 2 women shot
ATLANTA - Two women were injured in a fight that escalated into a shooting at an Atlanta gas station overnight. Police say the fight broke out at around 12:15 a.m. at the Citgo on the 3600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. According to police, the fight was between...
Suspect in Valet Murder Case Featured on Atlanta's Most Wanted List | FOX 5 News
The Atlanta police have escalated their manhunt for the suspected gunman involved in the fatal shooting of a Buckhead valet worker. The suspect now features on Atlanta's Most Wanted list. Tune in for the latest updates on this ongoing investigation.
DeKalb County man convicted of murder in death during 'hate-motivated' robbery
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A Stockbridge man accused of killing a 28-year-old in what police called a "hate-motivated" crime has been found guilty of multiple counts of murder. On Monday, a DeKalb County jury found 25-year-old Joshua Cortez Ellis on charges of malice murder, three counts of felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a first offender probationer.
Good Samaritan shot in the head near MARTA station
A tragic incident unfolds near a MARTA station as a well-intentioned individual is shot in the head while performing a good deed. The family recounts the heartbreaking story, shedding light on the unexpected dangers of everyday heroism.
Man convicted of murder in 2019 robbery, killing where witness said he shouted 'obscene gay slurs'
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man was convicted of murder and other charges this week in the 2019 killing of Ronald "Trey" Peters, in a case in which a witness told 11Alive the gunman had shouted "obscene gay slurs" before killing Peters, a 28-year-old gay man. The DeKalb County...
Woman Pleads Guilty to Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Scheme
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) – A Georgia woman has pleaded guilty to her role in a $300 million nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable victims. According to the defendant’s guilty plea, from 2016 through February 2020, 59-year-old Rita Albritton of Stockbridge, Georgia, knowingly conspired with others to...
‘Unsupported by law’: Lawyer behind memo to overturn election on Jan. 6 must argue his immunity ‘justification’ before RICO jury, Fulton County DA says
The lawyer-turned-RICO defendant's bid to derail his Georgia criminal case lacked legal substance, the Fulton County DA said. The post ‘Unsupported by law’: Lawyer behind memo to overturn election on Jan. 6 must argue his immunity ‘justification’ before RICO jury, Fulton County DA says first appeared on Law & Crime.
Family of student body-slammed by officer wants justice.
The incident involving the DeKalb County School District's police chief, Brad Gober, and a student at Redan High School on August 30 has prompted swift action from the district. After a surveillance video capturing the altercation emerged, the district has taken steps to address the situation seriously.
Investigation Underway into South Fulton Bar Shooting
Dive into the heart of an ongoing police investigation following an overnight shooting at a South Fulton bar. A security guard is injured and the search for answers is on. Subscribe and turn on notifications to follow this gripping story as it unfolds.