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16-year-old suspect arrested in shooting deaths of 13-year-old boy, man during DeKalb sleepover
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway The incident occurred during a sleepover at a home on Rockcliff Road, resulting in the deaths of a 13-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man.
A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting in DeKalb County. The incident occurred during a sleepover at a home on Rockcliff Road, resulting in the deaths of a 13-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man. The victims were identified as Demarcus Shirley and Chauncey Newman.
Multiple shots were fired into the home from outside, but no one else inside was injured. This is the second arrest made in the case, following the arrest of 21-year-old Keyshun Webb on July 7. Further details about the incident and the arrests are available from the DeKalb County sheriff's office and Atlanta News First.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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