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Father faces assault charges after two sons shot in Jonesboro
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· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The source of the information, FOX 5 Atlanta, may have additional details about the incident.
A domestic dispute in Jonesboro turned violent, resulting in the arrest of a 54-year-old man. He is facing assault charges after shooting his two sons. The incident occurred on Friday night.
Details of the events surrounding the shooting are limited, but it is known that the man was taken into custody. The source of the information, FOX 5 Atlanta , may have additional details about the incident. Further information about the shooting and the arrest can be found through FOX 5 Atlanta, the source of this report.
At this time, only basic details of the incident are available.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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