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13-year-old boy killed during sleepover when suspect fires dozens of shots into home
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office was involved in the arrest of the suspect. The shooting resulted in the loss of life of a 13-year-old and a 45-year-old man.
A suspect is in custody following a shooting in Georgia. The incident occurred at a home where a group of young boys were gathered. Two people lost their lives in the incident.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office was involved in the arrest of the suspect. Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the capture. The suspect faces numerous felony charges.
Further details about the incident and the arrest are available from the source. The shooting resulted in the loss of life of a 13-year-old and a 45-year-old man.
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Category: safety Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A suspect is in custody following a shooting in Georgia. The incident occurred at a home where a group of young boys were gathered. Two people lost their lives in the incident. The DeKalb County…
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