A Stone Mountain woman has been indicted on murder charges after allegedly causing a crash that killed a 19-year-old while fleeing from police in Little Five Points.
🚔 The Charges: 24-year-old Faduma Mohamed faces multiple serious charges including Felony Murder and DUI after the April 14 crash that killed Cooper Schoenke. A DeKalb County Grand Jury handed down the indictment on Tuesday.
The charges include:
- Felony Murder
- Four counts of Homicide by Vehicle in the First Degree
- Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer
- Multiple DUI charges
- Reckless Driving
- Possession of Methamphetamine
🔍 What Happened: According to investigators, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to pull Mohamed over for speeding and reckless driving on I-20 eastbound near Boulevard. Instead of stopping, Mohamed allegedly:
- Exited onto Moreland Avenue
- Led police on a nearly two-mile high-speed chase
- Ran a red light at Moreland and Euclid Avenues
- Crashed into Schoenke’s vehicle
⚖️ What’s Next: The case will be assigned to a Superior Court Judge and scheduled for arraignment. A trial date will be set after Mohamed is arraigned.
The Sources: DeKalb County Grand Jury indictment, Georgia State Patrol.
⚠️ Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
