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Arrest made after sleepover shooting that killed 13-year-old and adult
By Alex Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a man for opening fire on a sleepover, killing a teenage boy and a man.Keyshun Webb, 21, was found in Hampton on Tuesday and arrested for the deaths of Demarcus Shirley, 13, and Chauncey Newman, 45. Investigators say Webb fired several sh...
Key takeaway Friends told to Channel 2 Action News that Newman said he was a mentor known as “Pops” to young boys in the community, running what they described as an “unofficial group home.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The arrest of Keyshun Webb brings some measure of relief to the community still reeling from the senseless shooting that claimed the lives of Demarcus Shirley and Chauncey Newman. As the case moves forward, it will be crucial to examine the circumstances that led to this tragedy, particularly the fact that several young boys were gathered at the home on Rockcliff Road for a sleepover. The fact that Newman was a mentor to these boys, running an unofficial group home, raises questions about the support systems in place for at-risk youth in DeKalb County. The community's call for answers is not just about seeking justice for the victims, but also about understanding how to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. As Webb faces 11 charges, including murder and aggravated assault, the community will be watching to see how the justice system responds to this horrific crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a man for opening fire on a sleepover, killing a teenage boy and a man.Keyshun Webb, 21, was found in Hampton on Tuesday and arrested for the deaths of Demarcus Shirley, 13, and Chauncey Newman, 45. Investigators say Webb fired several sh...
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