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3 days ago
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8-year-old shot in South Fulton
The South Fulton Police Department said one person was arrested after a 8-year-old was shot Friday night. Officers responded to the 4300 block of Cascade Road and found an 8-year-old child with a gunshot wound to the leg. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The child was taken to a nearby children's hospital for treatment. The police said initial findings indicate the shooting came after a large fight with several people. TRENDING STORIES: Lawsuit tied up in litigation for family of H.S. football player who suffered traumatic brain injury GA ringleader of fraud scheme sentenced for creating fake recruiting websites to steal identities Body of missing 17-year-old boater found in Allatoona Lake Several people were detained at the scene. Police arrested one woman, who has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, police said. Police have not yet identified the arrested woman. South Fulton police said detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Crime Scene Unit and NIBIN Task Force, are actively investigating the case. Channel 2 has reached out to South Fulton authorities for more details. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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South Fulton police investigating hit and run that killed woman walking in roadway
The South Fulton Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash where a woman was killed. According to police, the crash happened Monday night on Camp Creek Parkway south of Old Fairburn Road. The investigation started after a South Fulton fire engine found an unresponsive adult woman in the roadway who had been hit by a car. The woman died of her injuries. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Missing pregnant woman found safe after walking away from Atlanta hospital Metro Atlanta mother says insurance will only cover fraction of son's international ATV accident 3 companies own nearly 38,000 metro Atlanta homes Police said the driver drove away from the scene and there is no clear description of the vehicle at this time. The hit and run remains an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the South Fulton Police Department. Officers will provide updates as they become available, according to the department. The victim was not identified. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Man shot along Old National Highway in South Fulton, police say
The South Fulton Police Department told Channel 2 Action News they are investigating a shooting on Old National Highway. Police said the shooting happened in the 6000 block of Old National on Thursday afternoon. When officers got to the scene, they found a man with at least one gunshot wound. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 14 facing RICO charges in middle GA drug investigation Atlanta police lieutenant accused of groping rideshare driver North GA man accused of offering teen tattoo in exchange for sex at Chick-fil-A Police said he was taken away for medical treatment and investigators are working to learn more about the circumstances. The investigation is active and officers are working to use all the tools and resources they have to identify those responsible, the department said in a statement, but said it was still unclear what led up to the shooting. The victim has not been identified and police said they do not have a suspect in custody at this time. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the South Fulton Police Department or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Fallen South Fulton Capt. Helio Garcia commemorated with candlelight vigil
The Brief Family, friends and police officers gathered Saturday outside the South Fulton Police Precinct on Roosevelt Highway for a candlelight vigil to honor Capt. Helio Garcia. Garcia was killed in the line of duty in April in a head-on collision. His colleagues said they were going to miss his presence on the force dearly, and that he always looked out for them. Garcia's widow, Eliana Garcia, said she's overwhelmed by the support from the department and the South Fulton community, and asked those present Saturday to carry on his legacy of the highest standards of policing. SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - Family and friends of Capt. Helio Garcia gathered Saturday night for a candlelight vigil to pay tribute to the fallen South Fulton police officer and to commemorate National Police Week. What they're saying Several of Garcia's family members addressed the crowd Saturday, including his daughter. "It's so quiet and there's no one to tell us jokes or to tell us how beautiful we look when we come down the stairs for special events," she said. Through tears, his daughter was describing what life has been like without her dad over the last month. His wife Eliana Garcia says it was overwhelming to see everyone come out to honor her husband on Saturday. "I'm speechless, honestly, with all the love and support that we've been receiving," she said. Garcia was one of the founding members of the South Fulton Police Department and worked in many different positions there. Chief of Police Kieth Meadows says most recently he assigned Garcia to be a patrol lieutenant to mentor younger officers. Some of those officers who served under him shared that he always had their backs and how much they missed him. "It just really hurts to know that I'll never be able to walk into the precinct and see him again," said Sgt. Wilson. Eliana says the couple would've been married 13 years this July. But she says her husband was living his dream of being a police officer and always tried to uphold the highest standards of policing. "He wore his badge with pride and love and dignity and respect," she said. The backstory According to the police, Garcia was on duty and driving his patrol vehicle on April 15, 2025, when a driver, later identified as 31-year-old Santoria Latrice McLean, veered into his lane and hit him head on. RELATED: Woman charged with killing South Fulton officer in head-on crash Both Garcia and McLean were rushed to a local hospital. Garcia did not survive his injuries. Several members of South Fulton's City Council shared memories of how Garcia proudly served their community. Eliana even shared how her husband had tried to feed and help a homeless individual on the night he was killed. Chief Meadows said they're working on determining a way to permanently memorialize Capt. Garcia. Fox 5 asked Eliana what she wants this community to remember most about her husband. "He was an amazing man and a true hero," she said. "A true hero that served this community to literally the last seconds of his life." The Source FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Eric Mock attended a vigil put on by the South Fulton Police Department to honor Capt. Helio Garcia. Other information was derived from previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Grieving mother calls for charges against APD officer accused of killing son
The Brief A mother whose son was reportedly shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer outside a South Fulton bar is calling for answers as to why the officer was never charged with the shooting. Officer Melvin Potter was charged with obstruction by the South Fulton Police Department, but remains employed by APD. Valerie Anderson says she will continue to appear in front of the Atlanta City Council every week to demand the city take action. ATLANTA - A grieving mother spent her first Mother's Day without her son calling for justice. Investigators said Devon Anderson was shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta Police Department officer outside a bar in South Fulton in August, but that officer was never charged in connection with the shooting. Now, Valerie Anderson, the victim's mother, wants charges filed in her son's murder case along with more transparency from APD about when officers are arrested or use force. Anderson held a memorial and birthday celebration for her son on Sunday, as he was born on Mother's Day 39 years ago. "My son didn't have a chance to have kids. My son didn't get a chance to get married. And those are the things that he wanted to do," Anderson said. The backstory Devon Anderson was killed on Aug. 5, 2024, after investigators said he had an argument with off-duty APD officer Melvin Potter. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Potter then shot and killed Anderson in the parking lot of the South Fulton bar on Old National Highway. Investigators said Potter was charged with obstruction by the South Fulton Police Department. Potter was relieved of duty but remains employed by APD. Coweta County arrest records show Potter was arrested in the county for a DUI in 2021. Valerie Anderson wants to know why Potter still works for the Atlanta Police Department. What they're saying Valerie Anderson said she is frustrated there are still no charges against Potter for her son's death and that Potter is still employed by APD. "If the plan is to wear me down, Mother is not going anywhere," she said. Anderson is working alongside Atlanta City Councilman Julian Bond to get answers from District Attorney Fani Willis about potential charges. "We want to meet with the district attorney to urge her and her staff to look at this very closely and to move with all deliberate speed and get the matter resolved," said Bond. "My son isn't here. But my son will live on in my memories and my heart. I'm going to get justice for my son," Anderson said. What's next The mother said she will continue to appear in front of the Atlanta City Council every week, as she has since her son was killed, to demand the city take action to hold Melvin Potter accountable. She is asking that he be removed from APD's employment permanently. The Source FOX 5's Alexa Liacko reported this story out of Atlanta.
