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Bullets narrowly missed kids inside East Point home as man killed helping fix a lawnmower
By Michael Seiden at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
An East Point mother says she and her six children are moving out of their home after a deadly drive-by shooting sent bullets flying through the house and killed a man who was helping repair a lawnmower.The shooting happened April 13 on Ben Hill Road.This weekend, East Point police arrested 19-ye...
Key takeaway The shooting happened April 13 on Ben Hill Road.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The deadly drive-by shooting on Ben Hill Road has sent shockwaves through the East Point community, where residents are grappling with the harsh reality of violence in their own neighborhoods. For Arlana Johnson and her six children, the trauma of that day will linger, with bullets narrowly missing the kids as they sought refuge inside their home. The fact that at least 20 rounds were fired, with several striking the house, raises concerns about public safety and the need for increased measures to prevent such incidents. As the community comes to terms with this senseless act of violence, it will be crucial to watch how local law enforcement and city officials respond to address the underlying issues that led to this tragedy. The arrest of Amari Martin is a step towards justice, but it also underscores the need for continued vigilance and community engagement to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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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? An East Point mother says she and her six children are moving out of their home after a deadly drive-by shooting sent bullets flying through the house and killed a man who was helping repair a lawnmower.The shooting happened April 13 on Ben Hill Road.This weekend, East Point police arrested 19-ye...
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