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Father doesn’t believe story of son’s death at sleepover, says police don’t either
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Tom Jones , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Anthony Boone's 13-year-old son suffered a fatal head wound.
A Northwest Atlanta incident has left a family seeking answers. Anthony Boone's 13-year-old son suffered a fatal head wound. Boone claims he received inconsistent accounts of what happened.
The shooting occurred at a home on Lindsay street, where the boy was attending a sleepover. Boone lives nearby and rushed to the scene after being notified. He encountered the owner of the gun involved in the incident.
Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including an interview with the boy's father. Atlanta police responded to the scene, but their investigation is not fully detailed in initial reports.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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