AVONDALE ESTATES — A man fired a gun in his backyard during Avondale Estates’ Fourth of July fireworks show Friday night, drawing officers to a home just outside Cobb Stadium.
What happened: Officers heard shots coming from a residence near the stadium while the city’s fireworks show was underway. They went to 1296 Berkeley Road, where they arrested 39-year-old Tyler Ladet. A search warrant turned up two handguns and multiple shell casings in the backyard.
The charges: Ladet faces two charges:
- Reckless conduct
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Where things stand: Ladet is being held at DeKalb County Jail. Police say the investigation is ongoing and more charges could follow.
If you have information: Anyone who was hurt or knows something about the shooting can reach the Avondale Estates Police Department at police@avondaleestates.org.
We need to talk about our cousin Earl. You know the one—he’s got the Confederate flag swim trunks and thinks ‘hold my beer’ is a complete strategic plan.
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