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2 airlifted to hospital after shooting, crash in Newton County
By Courtney Martinez at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A crash investigation has now turned into a shooting investigation in Newton County. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-car crash around 2:20 a.m. on Newton Factory Bridge Road. When deputies arrived, they found two people hurt inside the car. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app...
Key takeaway The Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-car crash around 2:20 a.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The incident on Newton Factory Bridge Road raises concerns about public safety in Newton County, particularly given the combination of a shooting and a car crash. The fact that paramedics had to airlift the two injured individuals to the hospital suggests the severity of their injuries. As the Newton County Sheriff's Office investigates the shooting, residents may be wondering if this was an isolated incident or if there are broader safety issues in the area. The call for information from the public, with a specific contact for the lead investigator, indicates that authorities are seeking help to piece together what happened. Residents who live near Newton Factory Bridge Road or have information about the incident should come forward to assist the investigation, which could help prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure the community's safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A crash investigation has now turned into a shooting investigation in Newton County. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-car crash around 2:20 a.m. on Newton Factory Bridge Road. When deputies arrived, they found two people hurt inside the car. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app...
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