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Two children killed, two women hurt in DeKalb shooting

A shooting in DeKalb County left two children dead and two women injured.

DeKalb County Georgia DeskSeptember 23, 2026
Two children killed, two women hurt in DeKalb shooting

Key takeaways

  • Two children died in the DeKalb County shooting.
  • Two women were injured.
  • The shooting involved four victims.
  • Arrests and possible charges are matters to watch in the case.

What happened

A shooting in DeKalb County left two children dead and two women injured. The victims include two children who died and two women who were hurt.

What is known

The incident involved four victims: two fatalities and two injuries. The victims’ names, ages and relationship to one another have not been identified here. The location, timing and circumstances of the shooting also have not been established.

What to watch

The next developments in the case are likely to include information from investigators about the sequence of events, any arrests and whether prosecutors file charges. Officials may also release the identities of the victims after notifying their families.

Any court case would establish the accusations against a defendant through formal filings and hearings. An arrest or charge would not by itself determine guilt; that question would be decided through the court process.

What to watch

  • Investigators’ account of what happened
  • Any arrests or criminal charges
  • Official identification of the victims
  • Court filings or hearings, if a case is filed

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