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Atlanta police are investigating after a 10-year-old boy was injured in a "targeted shooting" Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, on Ruzelle Drive in southeast Atlanta, authorities said. (Courtesy of Channel 2 Action News)

Boy, 10, hospitalized after ‘targeted’ shooting in SE Atlanta, police say

It's not yet known if the child — who is said to be stable after surgery — was the intended target, police say.

The remains of Gwinnett County police officer Pradeep Tamang depart following a celebration of life ceremony at 12Stone Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Lawrenceville. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Gwinnett honors officer killed in the line of duty

On Saturday, law enforcement from across the state and community members gathered to mourn the loss of Gwinnett police officer Pradeep Tamang.

Barricaded gunman arrested after 2 officers injured in Atlanta, police say

Two police officers were injured Saturday morning after responding to a report of shots fired at an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Cheshire Bridge Road NE.

Wednesday Wind Down In The Point Concert

Body recovered from Milton pond believed to be Lil Jon’s son, police say

Nathan Smith, 27, was first reported missing Tuesday.

Donations pour in after 4 killed in DeKalb house fire

Four people are dead after a fire ripped through a DeKalb County home late Wednesday, officials said.

UPDATE

Decatur Library shooting suspect arrested; site to reopen next week

A man accused of shooting another man in the normally quiet Decatur Library has been taken into custody, police said.

Flags to fly at half-staff for Gwinnett police officer’s funeral

The service for officer Pradeep Tamang takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville. Members of the community are invited to line the procession route.

Clayton County parents charged after baby found discarded in trash bag

By the numbers: Metro Atlanta homicides declining, mirroring national trend

Homicides dropped an average of 21% nationwide in 2025, according to a new study, and major police departments including Atlanta's reflected decreases.

UPDATE

Georgia man with AK-47 shot at utility workers restoring power, deputies say

Suspect faces five charges, including aggravated assault, Rabun County sheriff says.

Atlanta mother accused of giving alcohol to 2-month-old, charged with murder

The baby’s blood-alcohol concentration was 0.179, about twice the legal limit for adults to have impaired driving, court records state.

Bursting water pipes close facilities as metro Atlanta begins to thaw

After an extended freeze, temperatures are expected to return this week to more seasonable levels even though Groundhog Day predictions call for more winter.