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Police: Man opens fire on neighbor’s home from balcony; mother with young children inside
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matt Johnson , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident involved dozens of gunshots, with one home reportedly hit by numerous bullets.
A man has been taken into custody after allegedly firing into multiple homes in a neighborhood. The incident involved dozens of gunshots, with one home reportedly hit by numerous bullets. A mother and her young children were inside one of the affected homes when the shooting occurred.
They were fortunate to have been delayed from leaving their house at the usual time, which may have contributed to their survival. Further details about the incident, including the events leading up to the arrest, are available from local news sources, such as WSB-TV.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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