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Person shot near Turner Hill Road in DeKalb County, police say
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For further details on the shooting, readers can refer to the original source, FOX 5 Atlanta, for any updates or additional information that may be released during the investigation.
A shooting occurred near Turner Hill Road in DeKalb County, resulting in one person being injured. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon. DeKalb County police officers are currently investigating the shooting.
Details of the incident are limited, but an investigation is underway. The DeKalb County police are handling the case and are likely to provide more information as it becomes available. For further details on the shooting, readers can refer to the original source, FOX 5 Atlanta , for any updates or additional information that may be released during the investigation.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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