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Man sentenced to prison for shooting man who asked him for a dollar, DeKalb DA says
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The outcome is a 20-year prison term without parole.
A sentencing has occurred in a case involving a violent incident at a gas station. The outcome is a 20-year prison term without parole. Details of the incident are known to involve two men, both 46 years old.
One man was shot in the foot after asking the other for money. The shooter was found guilty of serious charges. Further information about this case can be found through the DeKalb County district attorney's office or local news sources, including Atlanta News First.
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Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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