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SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — Months after a LaGrange man was killed in South Fulton during a police chase, the victim's widow is demanding justice. The Fulton County District Attorney's Office confirmed on Monday no police agency has sought charges for the 2022 death of 41-year-old Jonathon Denham. His widow,...
Suspects in deadly Barcelona Wine Bar robbery plead guilty
ATLANTA — The four men charged in a murder investigation at Barcelona Wine Bar in Atlanta pleaded guilty on Monday, court officials confirmed. Back in 2018, Carlous Bailey, Terry Jones, Samuel Ott, and Ira Williams initially pleaded not guilty, waiving their arraignments in court. The men were charged in...
Clayton County inmate's death ruled homicide after struggle with jailers | Timeline of events
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A man in custody at the Clayton County Jail hung from a second-floor railing in a struggle with jailers, was shocked by a stun gun and left lifeless for 20 minutes before emergency medical officials arrived, according to a newly-released timeline from the medical examiner's office.
Atlanta City Councilmember pens somber community letter, says activist shooting death should be independent investigation
ATLANTA — An Atlanta City councilmember is calling for an independent investigation led by the Department of Justice to fairly look into the law enforcement shooting death of an environmental activist protesting the construction of a police training facility. Liliana Bakhtiari released an open letter to the community on...
Atlanta reacts to video of Tyre Nichols Memphis arrest, police beating
ATLANTA — Reaction has taken off nationally and locally to the video of the traffic stop, pursuit and police beating of Tyre Nichols on Jan. 7 in Memphis. Nichols died from his injuries three days after the incident. 11Alive reached out to retired Fulton County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Charles...
'It's devastating for the community' | Local doctors weigh in on preventing youth gun violence
ATLANTA — Gun violence is the leading cause of death for kids and teens in the United States surpassing car accidents, drug overdoses and cancer, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study. For the team at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, losing a child to gun violence hits...
Arrest made in Georgia for double murder in Missouri, officials say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested in connection to a Missouri double homicide in metro Atlanta on Thursday, according to an out-of-state agency. The crime happened in Sikeston, Missouri, last Sunday, according to the city's department of public safety. Officers found 27-year-old Breana C. Conner dead and 33-year-old Kiara. D. Haynes, who later died at a local hospital.
DeKalb DA is recusing herself from deadly 'Cop City' shooting -- but not case surrounding protesters
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A special prosecutor will oversee the investigation involving the deadly law enforcement shooting at the future site of Atlanta's police training facility, state authorities announced Wednesday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation made the announcement after DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston voluntarily recused herself from...
Police: Boyfriend playing with gun accidentally shoots, kills girlfriend at Atlanta apartment complex
ATLANTA — A woman is dead after she was accidentally shot and killed by her boyfriend who was playing with a gun at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex, police said. Capt. Tommy Atzert with Atlanta Police Department said officers responded to Northside Plaza apartment complex at 400 Markham Street Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. after an anonymous 911 call reported the gunfire. The apartment complex is just a quarter of a mile from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta mayor launches 'Year of the Youth' initiative to keep children safe from crime
ADAMSVILLE, Georgia — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced he is launching a new initiative, aimed at making sure kids in the community have all the resources they need to succeed. He's calling the project the Year of the Youth, and the city has pulled in a number of partners...
2 men facing charges after KSU student says he was attacked off campus
KENNESAW, Ga. — Two 20-year-old men are accused of beating a Kennesaw State University in the parking lot just outside of his home. The student, Jalique Rosemond, who is Black, said two young white men he had never seen before rushed at him, beat him and called him racial slurs last weekend.
Georgia NAACP president discusses action steps after protests
ATLANTA — For Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs, the last few days have been filled with organizing and protests in solidarity with the demonstrations happening in Memphis, Tennessee. The protests were in response to the newly released body camera and surveillance footage showing the arrest and beating death of...
Woman shot in the leg in Atlanta on the way to party, police say
ATLANTA — An 18-year-old woman was shot in the leg while riding as a passenger in a car on Friday night to a party, according to Atlanta Police Department. Officers said they received a call around 10:02 p.m. on January 27 that a person was shot and met the victim at 3699 Cascade Park Rd. SW. When police arrived, they said a woman was found shot in the leg. She was immediately transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Man charged in deadly shooting near Atlanta hair salon
ATLANTA — Editor's note: The video above is from a previous web story. One person has been charged in the shooting death of a man outside an Atlanta hair salon Wednesday evening. Phillip M. Thomas was charged Thursday and denied bond. Atlanta Police were initially called to 205 Moreland...
Group protesting Atlanta Public Safety Training Center labeled by feds as 'domestic violent extremists'
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County court records show 27 people have now been arrested as part of a criminal case connected to protests at the future site of the City of Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. In arrest warrants, investigators are referring to a protest movement against the...
Cousin of 13-year-old killed in shooting near skating rink to start non-profit in his honor
DULUTH, Ga. — A family member of Deshon DuBose, a teenage boy shot and killed after enjoying a night of skating with friends, is turning the tragedy into action in hopes of reducing gun violence. She's known as "Trap the Barber," and T'Naya Hoover plans on combining her love...
Man steals APD car at traffic stop, saved by officers after crashing in front of oncoming train
ATLANTA — A routine traffic stop turned into a frantic police chase after a man stole an Atlanta police car, led officers on a high-speed pursuit and eventually crashed in front of an oncoming train before police potentially saved his life. Bodycam and helicopter footage showed the entire scene...
Atlanta mayor issues letter on 'barbarism' of Memphis police beating, possible protests
ATLANTA — In anticipation of a potential public outcry on Friday with the expected release of a video in the police beating that left a 29-year-old father dead, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued a letter to city employees expressing his "heartache" at the "barbarism" that led to Tyre Nichols' death.
Paulding County woman in custody after reportedly assaulting 5 children
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office arrested a 63-year-old woman they said she assaulted five children at her home daycare in Hiram. Investigators believe the assaults happened at Reach For The Sky Academy, LLC located on Mill Creek Lane in Hiram. Authorities said Goldia Lipsky, 63, allegedly assaulted the children.
Cobb County launches nationwide search for new elections director
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County will begin its search for a new elections director for the first time in 12 years. Director of Elections Janine Eveler announced her retirement plans on Friday after 18 years with the county and the past 12 in her current position. She received...
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