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13-year-old shot, killed at sleepover at relative’s house
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tom Jones , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The boy's father is seeking answers about what happened.
A tragic incident occurred in Northwest Atlanta , resulting in the death of a 13-year-old boy. The boy's father is seeking answers about what happened. He received a call and rushed to the scene, where he found his son with a serious injury.
The father lives nearby and was able to arrive quickly. He claims to have seen the owner of the gun involved in the incident. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including an interview with the boy's father, who is trying to come to terms with what happened and is looking for a clear explanation of the events.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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