DeKalb Police: Man shot by officer after holding woman and child at gunpoint, refusing commands to drop weapon

A local news story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Local News · Georgia · October 13, 2026

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The DeKalb County Police Department said the suspect involved was taken to a hospital with critical injuries.

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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