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Cops: Mother on life-support after son’s father shoots her

Anthony Mickel (Credit: Clayton County Sheriff's Office)
Anthony Mickel (Credit: Clayton County Sheriff's Office)
By Raisa Habersham
June 28, 2017

A Forest Park woman is on life support after she was shot during a fight with her son’s father last week, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office said.

Anthony Mickel has been on the run for three days since police say he shot his son’s mother. No details were released on what led to the fight.

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Police describe Mickel as 5-foot-11, weighing 145 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to call Clayton County Sheriff’s Office at 770-477-4479. Tipsters can also remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org.

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Raisa Habersham is the Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

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