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2 Georgia teens charged with murder in deadly shooting of 16-year-old
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sabrina Castro , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two individuals, aged 17 and 18, are facing charges.
A fatal shooting occurred in Hazlehurst, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation made arrests in connection with this incident. Two individuals, aged 17 and 18, are facing charges.
These charges include murder and assault, as well as violations of a state law related to gang activity. The shooting happened on a street in Hazlehurst, and the victim was found with a gunshot wound. Further details about the incident and the charges are available from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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