Mother of 4 killed by on-again, off-again boyfriend, family says

Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Alex Jones, WSB-TV (ABC) - News · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

A mother of four and nurse living in DeKalb County has been identified as the victim in a shooting earlier this month. Officers responded to a home on Hambrick Road around 2 a.m. on July 12 where they found Brandy Bess dead from several gunshot wounds. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts a...

Why this matters in The Atlanta

The tragic shooting of Brandy Bess, a mother of four and nurse, raises concerns about domestic violence in the Atlanta area. Although the incident occurred in DeKalb County, it resonates with the broader community, where public safety is a pressing issue. The fact that Bess and her alleged killer, Anthony Ware, had a history of on-again, off-again relationship underscores the complexities of intimate partner violence. As the case unfolds, it will be crucial to examine how local authorities and support services can better address such situations, particularly when they involve out-of-state individuals. The DeKalb County Jail's decision to hold Ware without bond suggests a strong stance against domestic violence, but more needs to be done to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the first place. The community will be watching to see how this case is handled and what measures are taken to support victims of domestic violence in the Atlanta area.

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Category: safety · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News · Reading time: 1 min

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Mother of 4 killed by on-again, off-again boyfriend, family says

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