Man pulled from wrecked vehicle in DeKalb had been shot to death, police say

DeKalb County firefighters worked Friday morning to extricate a man after his vehicle crashed in the woods. But when he was pulled from the vehicle, investigators determined the victim had died from a gunshot wound, authorities said.

Officers were called to the 3500 block of Waldrop Road near Decatur at 8:35 a.m., according to Lt. Shane Smith with DeKalb police. The victim, whose name was not released, was believed to be in his 40s, Smith said.

No further details were released about the shooting and crash, which remain under investigation.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

About the Author

4 shot in parking lot after basketball game at Jonesboro church, police say

Police were called to the parking lot of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, where players had met for a game.

UPDATE

3-year-old shoots, kills man sleeping inside Paulding home, deputies say

A 3-year-old child fatally shot a man who was sleeping inside a home in Paulding County on Monday morning, authorities said.

Officials ID man killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-20 West

Debris was scattered across the interstate and one person was killed. He was identified as Lawrence Perrino, 35, by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The Latest

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Sheriff showdown: Georgia lawmen’s lawsuits latest salvo in budget fight

27-year-old drowns in Lake Lanier amid birthday celebration

Child struck in Father’s Day shootout between 2 vehicles, Smyrna police say

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.