Crime & Safety
Teen Killed In DeKalb Shooting ID'd As Towers Homecoming Queen: Report
A man was in critical condition in connection with the shooting, according to a media report.
DECATUR, GA — A DeKalb County teen who was shot and killed Thursday was identified as the homecoming queen for Towers High School, Channel 2 Action News reported Monday afternoon.
Jaynee Chavez, 17, died in a drive-by shooting, the outlet reported. She was a Towers junior and captain of a Jr. ROTC team, the outlet reported.
A man is in critical condition, the outlet reported.
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