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2 years after child’s death, mother angry about investigation’s lack of progress: ‘So hurt, I’m mad’
By Courtney Francisco at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
For the first time, family visited the spot police believe Shannon Boswell died. “I don’t even want to really turn because I knew to think of what he went through and to know somebody was here and they had those last moments with him and that’s what hurt,” Tammy Boswell said.It was two years ago ...
Key takeaway “I would love to hear from the person who dialed 911,” Tammy Boswell told Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The lack of progress in the investigation into Shannon Boswell's death is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Atlanta 's law enforcement in solving crimes, particularly those involving gun violence. The fact that it's been nine months since the family last heard from police is alarming, and the community deserves more transparency and accountability. As the family visits the scene of the crime for the first time, they're not only reliving the trauma but also grappling with the fear that the perpetrator is still at large. The presence of potential suspects in the community, with one even being charged with a drug possession crime connected to the case, raises concerns about public safety. The community near North Hairston Road and Terrace Trace, where the crime occurred, needs reassurance that the police are working diligently to bring justice to the Boswell family and ensure that such a heinous crime does not happen again.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? For the first time, family visited the spot police believe Shannon Boswell died. “I don’t even want to really turn because I knew to think of what he went through and to know somebody was here and they had those last moments with him and that’s what hurt,” Tammy Boswell said.It was two years ago ...
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