20-year-old dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound after being Tased by officer in DeKalb County: GBI

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

Local News · Georgia · November 2, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · November 2, 2026

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A 20‑year‑old died from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound after being tased by an officer in DeKalb County, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent inquiry at the county police department’s request.

Local News · Georgia — Morning edition, November 2, 2026

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, November 2, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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