VIDEO | Doorbell camera shows DeKalb woman killed confronting burglars
Woman killed confronting burglars
A woman was shot and killed Saturday night after driving up to confront suspected burglars outside her DeKalb County home, police said.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A woman was shot and killed Saturday night after driving up to confront suspected burglars outside her DeKalb County home, police said.
What we know:
Officers responded around 10:36 p.m. to the 3700 block of Citation Drive, where they found 36-year-old Anna Scott suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital but later died from her injuries.
Police said Scott’s Jeep was parked just inches from her front porch and riddled with bullet holes. Investigators believe she confronted the three burglars after spotting them on her doorbell camera attempting to break into her home.
Doorbell footage shows the burglary in progress and captures the moment Scott pulled up to the house in her vehicle. One of the suspected burglars then opened fire, according to police.
What they're saying:
"It was gunshots clearly, rapid gunshots," one neighbor said. Another, Jerome Willis, said the violence rattled the quiet community. "That's very shocking, because this is a quiet neighborhood and nobody hardly get in any trouble around here, so I don't understand."
A neighbor’s doorbell camera also captured the moments after the shooting, showing someone rushing outside to help Scott as she called for assistance. Medics took her to a hospital, where she later died.
Woman who saw burglars on doorbell camera killed
A woman was shot and killed Saturday night after driving up to confront suspected burglars outside her DeKalb County home, police said. The police are now asking for help to find the three men.
Friends and neighbors described Scott as a "beautiful soul." Willis said her death left the community shaken. "I'm just so sorry to hear about her passing away. I'm so sorry to hear about that," he said. "They should find him as quick as possible, as quick as possible. You know, for somebody to just kill innocent person."
What we don't know:
Police have not said if Scott knew the suspects or whether the incident was a targeted attack.
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Family members at the scene declined to speak on camera but said they are still trying to process the loss.
What you can do:
Authorities released a photo of one of the suspected burglars. Anyone with information is asked to contact DeKalb police or submit an anonymous tip through the Tip411 app by texting "DKPD" to 847411, followed by the tip.
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RAW: Video of possible suspects in weekend burglary/homicide
DeKalb County police are looking for 3 people who they say were involved in a weekend burglary and homicide on Citation Drive. WARNING: This video is graphic and could be disturbing for some viewers. Proceed with caution.