Derrick Thomas is charged with the Felony Murder of Abel Chavez in Snellville after a Saddle Ridge Drive shooting; police urge public to aid the ongoing investigation.

Gwinnett County police identified the victim of a fatal January 11 shooting in Snellville as Abel Chavez and charged Derrick Thomas with felony murder and other crimes.

A student was arrested at Upson-Lee High School for having a handgun in his backpack during a security check. The weapon had been reported lost in Atlanta. He faces multiple charges.

Dominique Benton was charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection to a November shooting, reminding the public that an arrest doesn't equate to a conviction.

A man died attempting to save a dog from his burning house in Lilburn; no smoke alarms were active, and one officer was injured. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family.

Clayton County Police seek help locating missing 14-year-old Dara Jackson, emphasizing her health risks, and providing a description and contact info for leads.

Three inmates died and multiple were injured in a "possible riot" at Washington State Prison, prompting a response from local law enforcement and the Georgia Department of Corrections. The prison was locked down to manage the situation.

Atlanta police remind parents not to leave children unattended in cars following a theft where a child was safely recovered but the suspect remained at large.

In East Point, a drive-by shooting at a funeral wake left Ina Chambers dead and another injured, sparking grief and a police manhunt for the shooters.

A teen was charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Palmetto; the victim died from a chest wound. Details remain limited as the investigation continues.

Alabama man Justin Scott Roberts took his life following a police chase, with his unharmed baby beside him, after a domestic dispute and multi-state pursuit.

Three people were injured in a shooting at East Point MARTA station; police say it's an isolated incident with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect is in custody.

Dalton police investigate a fatal house fire, leading to a chase in Kentucky where the arson suspect died in a crash.