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crime1 year ago

"Police Shoot 15-Year-Old Suspect at Six Flags, Renewing Gun Violence Concerns"

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified 15-year-old Syere Littlefield as the suspect shot by officers at Six Flags after an exchange of gunfire, leaving him critically injured. Littlefield will be charged, and a handgun was recovered near him. The incident occurred during a series of fights involving 500-600 young teens outside the park, with multiple suspects firing at officers as teens ran into the woods. No officers were injured, and Six Flags emphasized their commitment to safety and security following the incident.

crime1 year ago

"Police Shoot 15-Year-Old Outside Six Flags in Georgia Amid Gunfire Exchange"

A 15-year-old boy was critically shot by a police officer outside Six Flags Over Georgia after an exchange of gunfire, with the police responding to fights breaking out among patrons leaving the park. The boy, from College Park, was taken to the hospital in critical condition, and a handgun was recovered near him. No officers were injured, and the GBI will conduct an independent investigation into the incident.

crime2 years ago

"Beauty Queen Charged with Murder of Toddler"

Trinity Madison Poague, an 18-year-old pageant winner from Georgia, has been arrested and charged with felony murder, aggravated battery, and cruelty to children in connection with the death of an 18-month-old boy. The toddler was unresponsive when admitted to the hospital and later died despite life-saving measures. Poague remains in jail without bond, and the investigation is ongoing with the GBI urging anyone with information to come forward.

legalpolitical2 years ago

"Fani Willis Scandal: GBI Addresses Investigation Claims and Misconduct Accusations"

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has confirmed that it is not investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in response to allegations of an "improper" relationship with a special prosecutor she hired for the case involving former president Donald Trump and others. Willis, who is prosecuting the case, has faced scrutiny after being accused of engaging in a clandestine personal relationship with the prosecutor. The allegations were made in a motion filed by an attorney representing a former Trump campaign staffer charged in the case. Willis has pushed back against the allegations, stating that she hired three special prosecutors for the election case, including the one in question, and that they are all paid the same hourly rate.

crime2 years ago

"Armed Man Fatally Shot by Police in Smyrna After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Cars and Officers"

A man, identified as Marthely Theodore, was shot and killed by Smyrna police officers in Cobb County, Georgia, after allegedly pointing a gun at cars and officers. Video footage shows Theodore walking towards the officers with the gun at his side, and despite repeated commands to put it down, he raised the gun, resulting in officers firing multiple shots. Witnesses reported that Theodore had been waving his gun at people and drivers in the area. The incident marks the 81st shooting involving police in Georgia this year.

crime2 years ago

"GBI Investigates Deadly Manhunt: Kidnapping Suspect Shoots K-9 Officer"

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of Geoffrey Frank Walker, a man accused of kidnapping a woman and shooting a K9. After a manhunt, Walker was found at a hotel in DeKalb County, but he fled and refused to drop his weapon when confronted by officers. Walker fired his weapon, and officers returned fire, resulting in his death. The GBI is continuing the investigation.