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Yahoo
06-05-2025
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DeKalb County police investigating shooting at public park
Gunfire interrupted game time at a DeKalb County park on Monday night. Police set up crime tape and detectives collected evidence after a shooting in a parking lot near Wade Walker Park's playground. Police said a young man was shot just before 7:15 p.m. They said he was seriously injured and taken to the hospital. They did not release his name. The park where the shooting happened is large. It's behind a YMCA off Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The shooting happened in one of the parking lots furthest from the YMCA building. Channel 2's Courtney Francisco spoke with people at the park who wanted to remain anonymous. They said the shooting makes them think twice about bringing their family to the park. 'My friends too, I don't want them to be hit too. Like, where are the bullets coming?' one man said. Police have not made any arrests connected to this shooting. If you want to make an anonymous tip you can text 'DKPD' to #847411, followed by your tip. TRENDING STORIES: 3 tornadoes now confirmed from weekend storm outbreak Gov. Kemp announces decision on Senate run in 2026, ending speculation 'I was scared': Synthetic braiding hair linked to cancer-causing chemicals [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Johns Creek police looking for person seen on video trying to open car doors
Families in a Johns Creek neighborhood are sharing surveillance video that shows a person they say is trying to break into cars. Surveillance video footage shows a person with their hoodie up and the bottom half of their face covered with a mask, walking into driveways and checking to see if vehicles are unlocked. Another video shows the same person trying to open the door of another car. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'Make sure that people understand that some of the things they took a relaxed attitude in the past, they need to be a little more safety-conscious now,' George Miller, who lives in Abberley Township, told Channel 2's Courtney Francisco. 'Make sure your doors are locked, make sure your cars are locked, make sure there aren't any valuables in your vehicles. The other thing I would recommend - get security cameras.' Police said the suspect is wanted for breaking into two vehicles and attempting to break into two others. If you know anything about this suspect, you could earn a reward by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip at Tipsters can remain anonymous. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta HVAC technician among 19 arrested in 'child predator' operation Have you received a random package you didn't order? It could all be part of a scam to defraud you Suspects found guilty in trial for man killed walking on Atlanta BeltLine [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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College Park neighbors have until June to find somewhere to live after apartments condemned
The City of College Park is extending the timeline for renters of a dilapidated apartment complex to get out. Chelsea Gardens Apartments on Godby Road is in such disrepair that code enforcement inspectors have deemed it unfit for people to live in. But renters told Channel 2's Courtney Francisco they do not have extra money to move. 'It's hard. It's just really hard,' said Jackie McQuery. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] She said last month, the new owner of their apartment complex, Pretas Dedvukaj, sent notices to vacate within 60 days for renovation and repairs. Neighbors said they paid April rent while house hunting and coming up with the cash to move. All the while, they endured water and electric outages due to demolitions. They took their concerns to the city council on Monday. The next day, the city manager responded with a letter giving residents eight days to move. The notice cited significant safety concerns, vermin infestations, unresolved structural issues, leaking sewage and other health hazards. 'The only person being held accountable is the residents,' said Ngaya Sway. He was part of a team of advocates with renters outside city hall Wednesday night who demanded the city hold the landlord accountable. TRENDING STORIES: STORY 1 STORY 2 STORY 3 A city spokesperson, Antoinette Govan, said code enforcement tried to hold the landlord accountable, but the owner ignored citations and then sold the property last month. Records show the city cited the owner in October for violations, giving the company until November to fix the problems or face condemnation. Govan said the current owner has done some work and helped tenants find other places to live. She said some elected officials are trying to connect residents with non-profits that can provide financial assistance. 'We heard their pain and the challenges that they face,' said Govan. Govan said Wednesday, the city agreed to give them until June 1 to move out. 'We hope this extension will give them some type of hope and understanding that we are working on their behalf,' said Govan. Neighbors said now they want their security deposits back. 'It's hard to call and get the truth,' said McQuery. Channel 2 Action News is waiting for a response from Dedvukaj. In 2018, a judge jailed him for two days in connection to a nuisance property in East Point. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Group of Atlanta students were visiting FSU during campus shooting
A group of tenth graders from an Atlanta charter school was on Florida State University's campus when shots were fired on Thursday. Drew Charter School confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a group of students were on a college visit when the university activated its Active Shooter lockdown. The students sheltered in place. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The university has since lifted the shelter-in-place order. Everyone associated with Drew Charter School was accounted for and safe throughout the incident. The students, staff and chaperones will return to Atlanta on Thursday evening. "Let us remain Drew strong as we uplift those from our Drew community currently in Florida. We are keeping them at the center of our thoughts at this time. Our hearts also go out to all of those on FSU's campus impacted by this situation," the school wrote in a statement. Channel 2's Courtney Francisco will have more from Drew Charter School during Channel 2 Action News at 6 p.m. and WSB Tonight at 11 p.m. Georgia Tech's softball team was on the way to Tallahassee for a series against FSU. Officials with Georgia Tech confirmed the team was not on campus when shots were fired. Multiple people were hospitalized after the shooting. The extent of their injuries is unclear. Police have not commented on the suspected shooter. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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5 involved in international drug trafficking ring arrested in Gwinnett County, DOJ says
Five people who the U.S. Department of Justice says are connected to an international drug trafficking and money laundering ring were arrested in Gwinnett County on Tuesday. Channel 2's Courtney Francisco was at a news conference on Tuesday where federal officials announced the arrests. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Among those arrested were mother and daughter, 49-year-old Sandra Beatriz Hernandez Chilel and 22-year-old Karina Beatriz Perez Hernandez. The others include David Miranda Vinalay, 39, Jerome Lewis, 47, and Irving Joel Hernandez, 34. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi says all five were working alongside the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. According to the indictment, Drug Enforcement Administration investigators learned drug traffickers were delivering bulk currency from drug sales to a middleman in Norcross. That middleman would then allegedly bring the money to Hernandez Chilel and Perez Hernandez who would launder it through their money service business, La Pulga Eseperenza. TRENDING STORIES: Father lost daughter in Atlanta crash following police chase, drove by scene not knowing it was her Attorney says new video proves her client didn't try to kidnap a child at Walmart in Acworth Gov. Kemp signs $1 billion special tax refund bill. Here's how much you could get IRS investigators determined that over a two-month period, more than $1 million in drug proceeds was laundered and wired to Mexico in small increments to not raise suspicion. The DEA says Vinalay, Lewis and Hernandez were some of the alleged traffickers brining the drug proceeds to the middleman. The indictment adds that some of them had methamphetamine and fentanyl that they intended to sell. 'Thanks to the great investigative work of our federal partners and local law enforcement, five individuals working on behalf of the violent JNGC cartel have been taken off our streets,' said Bondi. 'We will not allow these criminal enterprises to continue profiting off of the death and destruction of American lives.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
