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‘All she was trying to do was help:’ Son speaks after mother shot while feeding the needy
By Tom Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
The 75-year-old woman shot while distributing food to the needy says she could have been killed.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2’s Tom Jones spoke to Dorothy Gordon’s son at Grady Hospital, where she is recovering.“They still got to get the bullet out,” Justin G...
Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2’s Tom Jones spoke to Dorothy Gordon’s son at Grady Hospital, where she is recovering.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The shooting of Dorothy Gordon has raised concerns about public safety in the area surrounding the gas station on Washington Road near Camp Creek Parkway. As police investigate the incident, they are reviewing video footage that shows a flash from a tree in the woods across from the gas station at the time of the shooting. This detail suggests that the gunman may have been hiding in the wooded area, which could pose a challenge for law enforcement as they search for evidence. The fact that Gordon was shot while performing a charitable act, distributing food to those in need, has also sparked outrage and frustration among community members who rely on her kindness. As the investigation unfolds, residents will be watching to see how authorities plan to increase security measures in the area to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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