DeKalb County Police Investigate Three Fatal and Injury Incidents
DeKalb County police are investigating three separate incidents that resulted in two deaths and one critical injury early Thursday. The incidents occurred in Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Lithonia, with police responding to a shooting at a Family Dollar in Decatur,…
Atlanta, GA, August 13, 2026 —
DeKalb County authorities are currently investigating three separate incidents that transpired early Thursday morning, leading to two fatalities and one individual sustaining critical injuries.
The series of events unfolded across different locations within the county, prompting responses from law enforcement to incidents in Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Lithonia.
In Decatur, police were dispatched to a Family Dollar store following reports of a shooting. The details surrounding this incident, including the circumstances and the identity of the victim, have not yet been fully disclosed.
Simultaneously, officers responded to a call at an apartment complex in Stone Mountain where a death was discovered. The nature of this death and whether foul play is suspected remains under investigation.
A third incident occurred in a condominium community in Lithonia, where another death was reported. As with the other cases, the specifics of this event are still being determined by investigators.
As of the latest information available, DeKalb County police have not confirmed any arrests in connection with these three separate incidents. The investigations are ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
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