A devastating incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday morning as a Gwinnett County Police Officer struck and killed a pedestrian with his car. The tragedy occurred shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Brook Hollow Parkway near the intersection with Mitchell Road, where the officer, assigned to the West Precinct, collided with 48-year-old Ramon Perez, […]
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15-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in Macon
MACON — A 15-year-old Macon resident, Ozias Gore, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting that took place in the 5900 block of Bloomfield Road just before 3 p.m. on Saturday. Deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a person shot at the scene. Upon arrival, they found Gore unresponsive. […]
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Police shoot 17-year-old in South Fulton
The News: A police shooting in South Fulton has left a 17-year-old in critical condition. What Happened?: On the evening of April 7, officers from the South Fulton Police Department responded to a 911 call about a suspicious person at the Burdett Place subdivision on Burdett Road. When they arrived, they encountered Jordan Buckner, a […]
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Fallen tree blocks both lanes of Knox Bridge Highway in Cherokee County
A large tree fell across both lanes of Knox Bridge Highway near Ficklen Church Way today at about 1:30 p.m., blocking traffic and prompting a warning from the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office for drivers to avoid the area if possible. Heavy rains and high winds have been battering the region throughout the day, creating hazardous driving […]
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Early morning cop attack ends in police shooting in Atlanta
The Gist: An early morning police shooting in Atlanta has left one man injured and one officer hurt. What Happened?: The GBI is now investigating a Saturday morning shooting involving an Atlanta police officer. The incident led to a man being hospitalized with a gunshot wound, while the officer suffered face and head injuries. The […]