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A man in his 20s was found dead and burned at the top of Stone Mountain, Georgia, with police concluding it was a suicide based on evidence including a note and his driver's license. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation assisted in the investigation, and authorities are withholding his name to respect the sensitivity of the case.
One person was shot during a confrontation between police and an "unruly crowd" of up to 600 people outside Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in suburban Atlanta. The shooting occurred after officers were called to disperse a brawl inside the park, and multiple suspects are being sought. The wounded individual was hospitalized, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation. Six Flags Over Georgia expressed disappointment and commitment to keeping such trouble outside their park, emphasizing their strict code of conduct and state-of-the-art security systems.
A 15-year-old is in critical condition after being shot by an officer near Six Flags Over Georgia following a large fight that turned into a firefight with an unknown number of suspects firing at officers. The incident occurred as officers responded to crowd control near the park's entrance, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now leading the investigation. Six Flags Over Georgia emphasized that the shooting did not take place on their property and expressed commitment to maintaining safety and security.
A police officer exchanged gunfire with a group of suspects near Six Flags Over Georgia, leaving one person injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred after officers were called to assist with a large, unruly crowd of 500 to 600 people within the park, and the shooting took place off the park's property. Six Flags emphasized their commitment to safety and security, stating that the incident did not occur on their property. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the shooting.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has completed its 13-month investigation into allegations of unauthorized access to voting equipment in Coffee County, Georgia. The investigation was prompted by a breach in January 2021, where a computer forensics team allegedly handled, scanned, and copied the state's voting software and equipment without lawful authority. The GBI report, which has been released in full, focuses on individuals physically present during the breach and does not analyze how the findings align with criminal laws or recommend pursuing charges. Two individuals charged in a separate criminal probe related to the breach have recently pleaded guilty to unauthorized access to voting systems. The report also reveals that multiple third parties accessed the copied data after the breach occurred.
A 21-year-old woman named Brianna Long was shot and killed by a stray bullet while working at a bar in Georgia. The shooting occurred after an altercation outside the bar while Long and other employees were closing up. Long was taken to the hospital but later died. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Long was described as a bright and compassionate individual who had a positive impact on those around her. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support her family.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has identified human remains found in a dumpster in Jenkins County in 1988 as those of Chong Un Kim, a 26-year-old woman from Hinesville, Georgia. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation, and the GBI is seeking information from the public to help solve the cold case. Advances in DNA testing technology allowed the GBI to work with a forensic genomics company, Othram, to produce investigative leads through genealogical search. Kim's family was notified of the identification in October 2023.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has identified the human remains found in a dumpster in Jenkins County in 1988 as those of Chong Un Kim, a 26-year-old woman from Hinesville, Georgia. The victim, wrapped in plastic and duct tape, was found inside a suitcase and had been dead for four to seven days. Despite extensive efforts over the years, the case remained unsolved until advanced DNA testing by Othram Inc. led to Kim's identification. The GBI is now seeking information from anyone who may have known Kim or has information about the case.
A 17-year-old, Stephon Ford, is being sought by authorities after allegedly killing a police K9 in Clayton County, Georgia. Ford reportedly fired shots at officers after a K9 was released to locate him. The K9, named K9 Waro, was fatally wounded. A SWAT team is currently outside a residence where Ford is believed to be hiding, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident. Warrants have been issued for Ford's arrest on charges including aggravated assault on a peace officer and aggravated cruelty to animals.
Multiple fatalities from different incidents are under investigation in Moultrie, Georgia, with law enforcement officials investigating two separate scenes. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been requested to investigate the incidents and fatalities, and investigations are still ongoing. The public has been assured that there is no threat to public safety. Details of the incidents and the number of fatalities are yet to be confirmed.
The body of one of two missing businessmen from East Point, Jason Salter, has been identified, while the second set of remains is being identified. The two men, who are fathers and own Rockstar Lifestyle Print Shop in South Fulton County, were last seen in February. Salter's remains were found in the Chattahoochee Hills area last month, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating his death as a homicide. The cause of death has not been released. No suspects have been identified in the men's disappearance and Salter's death.