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Mother found dead at Buckhead home, son in custody; family may be linked to NFL player
By Matt at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Police said a 71-year-old woman was found dead at a home in Buckhead on Tuesday, and a man believed to be her son has been taken into custodyOfficers went to the townhome on Roswell Road around 12:35 p.m. when another family member requested a wellness check. Channel 2’s Cory James reports invest...
Key takeaway Channel 2’s Cory James reports investigators believed it was a domestic incident.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The investigation into the death at a Buckhead home on Roswell Road is a concerning development for residents in this typically quiet neighborhood. With a suspect already in custody, police are likely working to piece together the events surrounding the incident. As the community waits for more information, the presence of multiple police vehicles and crime scene tape is a stark reminder of the potential for violence in even the most affluent areas. The fact that NewsChopper 2 was able to capture footage of the scene suggests that the response from law enforcement was swift and substantial. As the investigation continues, it will be important to watch how the city's public safety officials work to provide transparency and support to the community, particularly in the Buckhead area where residents may be on high alert following this incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Police said a 71-year-old woman was found dead at a home in Buckhead on Tuesday, and a man believed to be her son has been taken into custodyOfficers went to the townhome on Roswell Road around 12:35 p.m. when another family member requested a wellness check. Channel 2’s Cory James reports invest...
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