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‘This was a reckless incident’: 85-year-old innocent bystander injured in double shooting
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Darryn Moore , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened on Browns Mill Road, where police found the 85-year-old woman shot.
A double shooting occurred in a Southeast Atlanta neighborhood, leaving an 85-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man injured. The woman was an innocent bystander, caught in the crossfire. Police believe the shooter was targeting the 21-year-old man.
Both victims are currently recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital. The incident happened on Browns Mill Road, where police found the 85-year-old woman shot. A long-time neighborhood resident knows the woman and is likely distraught over the incident.
Further details about the shooting are available from local news sources, including an interview with a neighborhood resident who knows the victim. Police are investigating the incident and seeking information about the gunman.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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