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Man killed, another arrested after DeKalb shooting

Police said a shooting followed an argument outside a DeKalb County home, leaving one man dead and another person under arrest.

DeKalb County Georgia DeskSeptember 20, 2026
Man killed, another arrested after DeKalb shooting

Key takeaways

  • One man was killed in the shooting.
  • Police said an argument came before the shooting.
  • Another person was arrested.
  • The shooting happened outside a DeKalb County home.

What happened

A man was killed in a shooting outside a home in DeKalb County after an argument, police said. Another person was arrested in connection with the incident.

The shooting involved two people: one who died and one who was taken into custody. Police have not publicly identified either person in the information reported here.

The investigation

The arrest means the case has moved into the police and court process. An arrest is not a finding of guilt, and court proceedings will determine the next steps in the case.

What comes next

Police and prosecutors typically establish the facts of a fatal shooting through the investigation and court filings. Updates may identify the people involved, describe any charges and provide information about upcoming court proceedings.

CBS News reported on the shooting.

What to watch

  • Police updates on the investigation
  • Any charges filed in court
  • The next court proceeding

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