Crime & Safety

Body Of DeKalb Dad Shot To Death Found In Burning Car: Report

The body of the man, who had two adult children, was found in the backseat of his own burning car, a media report says.

DECATUR, GA — Two men being sought in connection with the shooting death of a father of two earlier this month on Interstate 20, Fox 5 Atlanta reported late Thursday.

The outlet reported the body of 45-year-old Corey McDonald was found the backseat of his burning car, parked under the Gresham Road overpass.

McDonald had two adult children and was a forklift operator who dreamt of becoming an author, the outlet reported.

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