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Teen opens fire near Georgia gathering; another teen leads deputies on 100 mph chase, officials say
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· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A Ford F-150 was spotted leaving the area, and deputies attempted to pull it over, but the driver took off instead. The driver, a 17-year-old, reached speeds exceeding 100 mph before the chase was called off due to safety concerns.
Two teenagers have been arrested after an incident involving gunfire and a high-speed chase. Deputies were monitoring traffic near a gathering when they heard multiple gunshots. A Ford F-150 was spotted leaving the area, and deputies attempted to pull it over, but the driver took off instead.
The driver, a 17-year-old, reached speeds exceeding 100 mph before the chase was called off due to safety concerns. The truck eventually crashed. Further details about the incident and the arrests are available from the source.
The incident occurred on August 15, and two teenagers are now in custody. More information can be found through the WSB-TV News app or other sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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