Crime & Safety

Arrest Made In Altoona Place Triple Shooting

Suspect, 15, is being held on murder and assault charges.


Atlanta police have arrested a 15-year-old male in conjunction with left one victim dead.

The suspect has been charged with murder, aggravated battery and was served with three warrants, including murder, aggravated battery and aggravated assault, said APS spokesperson Officer K.Y. Jones.

The suspect is being held in the Fulton County Juvenile Detention Center.

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In the early morning hours of March 3, "police responded to 440 Altoona Place in reference to a persons-shot call," said another APS spokesperson, Curtis Davenport. Three individuals were found shot on the scene, and one - a 15-year-old female - died on the scene.


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