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13-year-old boy killed during sleepover when suspect fires dozens of shots into home
By KGNS — Sitewide
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) - Deputies have arrested a suspect in the shooting deaths of a 13-year-old boy and a man during a sleepover at a Georgia home.DeKalb County Police say 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley and 45-year-old Chauncey Newman were shot to death early last Thursday when multiple shots we...
Key takeaway The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday afternoon that its fugitive unit captured suspect 21-year-old Keyshun Webb earlier in the day.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The tragic shooting in Georgia that claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy during a sleepover is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence that can affect communities anywhere, including Laredo . As local residents, it's crucial to recognize that such incidents can happen in our own city, and it's essential to be proactive in preventing them. The fact that dozens of shots were fired into a home from a vehicle, resulting in the loss of two lives, is a chilling reality that should prompt our community to re-examine its approach to public safety. In Laredo, where community events and gatherings are an integral part of our culture, it's vital to ensure that our neighborhoods remain safe and secure for everyone, especially our children. The arrest of the suspect and the charges he faces, including murder and aggravated assault, serve as a warning to those who would engage in such senseless violence, and our local law enforcement should continue to work tirelessly to prevent and respond to such incidents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) - Deputies have arrested a suspect in the shooting deaths of a 13-year-old boy and a man during a sleepover at a Georgia home.DeKalb County Police say 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley and 45-year-old Chauncey Newman were shot to death early last Thursday when multiple shots we...
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