Pregnant woman dies after being shot in DeKalb County, baby remains critical

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An investigation is underway after a pregnant woman was shot Thursday morning in DeKalb County.

The DeKalb Police Department says officers responded to 6601 Old Singleton Lane at approximately 5:45 a.m. in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, they located a female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

“We were getting ready to share a sandwich and we heard the gunshots and I shot up but he said stay down, stay down,” said neighbor Deana.

Police say the victim was pregnant at the time of the shooting and once she arrived at the hospital, doctors took over her care and had to deliver the baby. Both the mother and the baby were in critical condition.

Officials confirm the mother passed away over the weekend. The baby remains in critical condition.

“My reaction was I’m blown away. I′m surprised and I’m shocked and I’m very sick to my stomach,” said Deana.

DeKalb Police continue to investigate.

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