Crime & Safety
Teenage Girl Killed in Overnight DeKalb Shooting
Three others were shot outside a Glenwood Road convenience store in unincorporated Decatur. Police believe it was a gang-related gun battle.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A 15-year-old girl was shot to death early Wednesday morning outside a Glenwood Road grocery store.
Three other people were also shot, according to 11 Alive.
Police found between 50 and 60 shell casings outside the S&N Superette convenience store. They also found several cars with bullet holes in them.
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DeKalb County Homicide Commander J.A. Lewis told WSB-TV that, “The scene dictates that it was a run-and-gun battle going on. At this present time, it’s a strong indication that it is gang-related,”
The other shooting victims were 19 and 25, and both are reported to be in stable condition.
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