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DeKalb police officer charged after 19-year-old shot, killed during arrest, GBI says
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A DeKalb County police officer who fatally shot a 19-year-old man while arresting him Tuesday is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct, according to the Georgia Bureau of Inv...
Key takeaway The officer has also been fired over the incident, the DeKalb County Police Department said.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A DeKalb County police officer who fatally shot a 19-year-old man while arresting him Tuesday is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct, according to the Georgia Bureau of Inv...
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