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Man arrested for shooting, killing cousin in Stone Mountain

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Published  November 18, 2025 4:18pm EST
DeKalb County
FOX 5 Atlanta
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Raphael Sims

The Brief

    • Deputies arrested 38-year-old Raphael Sims in Chamblee for killing his cousin.
    • Geremy Sims, 25, was found shot to death on Nov. 3 in Stone Mountain.
    • Investigators say the motive is still unknown, and Sims is being held without bond.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested a man accused of killing his cousin.

What we know:

Deputies, with help from the U.S. Marshals Southeast Fugitive Task Force, arrested Raphael Sims, 38, in Chamblee on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators said Sims shot and killed his cousin, Geremy Sims, 25, on Nov. 3 in the 1400 block of North Hairston Road in Stone Mountain.

What we don't know:

Police said the motive for the shooting remains unknown.

What's next:

Raphael Sims is charged with malice murder and is being held in the DeKalb County Jail without bond, according to officials.

The Source: Information in this article came from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. 

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