16-year-old arrested in killing of another juvenile at Decatur IHOP

July 22, 2023
1 min read
The Gist: Tragedy struck at a Decatur IHOP when a juvenile lost his life to gunfire on July 15. A 16-year-old, linked to the fatal shooting, surrendered peacefully on July 21 and now faces a charge of Felony Murder.

The Gist: Tragedy struck at a Decatur IHOP when a juvenile lost his life to gunfire on July 15. A 16-year-old, linked to the fatal shooting, surrendered peacefully on July 21 and now faces a charge of Felony Murder.

What Happened?: At an IHOP on Panola Road in Decatur, gunfire claimed the life of a young person. Within a week, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a 16-year-old suspect believed to be responsible.

👮‍♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.

2023 Statistics:

  • Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
  • Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
  • Gun-related injuries: 36,357
  • Mass shootings: 656

2022 Statistics:

  • Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
  • Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
  • Gun-related injuries: 38,500
  • Mass shootings: 647

While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents. This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.

To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken.

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The Gist: Tragedy struck at a Decatur IHOP when a juvenile lost his life to gunfire on July 15. A 16-year-old, linked to the fatal shooting, surrendered peacefully on July 21 and now faces a charge of Felony Murder.
Thom Chandler

Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.