Woman, young girl gunned down in DeKalb County; Man arrested, victims identified

Woman, young girl gunned down in DeKalb County
A woman and a young girl were shot and killed Friday afternoon inside a DeKalb County apartment in what authorities are now confirming was a domestic-related attack. The suspect, identified as the estranged husband of the woman and the uncle of the child, is in custody.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A woman and a young girl were shot and killed Friday afternoon inside a DeKalb County apartment in what authorities are now confirming was a domestic-related attack. The suspect, identified as the estranged husband of the woman and the uncle of the child, is in custody.
What we know:
DeKalb County Police responded around 2:48 p.m. to reports of a double shooting at The Forest at Columbia Apartments, located in the 2500 block of Columbia Drive. Officers arrived to find 29-year-old Tomika Pullins and 7-year-old Dior Scott with gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to witnesses, 48-year-old William Lewis Almond tried to enter the apartment and, when denied access, broke a window and opened fire. He fled on foot, prompting a manhunt.

William Lewis Almond (Henry County Police Department)
"This is something that is completely senseless," said Officer Elise Wells. "Not only do we have two lives tragically lost, but one of them, a child who was just getting started."
Detectives have since confirmed that Almond is the estranged husband of Pullins and the uncle of Dior Scott. Their investigation was instrumental in identifying the relationships and ensuring Almond was quickly apprehended.
Police said others were inside the apartment at the time but were not injured. Investigators believe the attack was targeted and not a random act.
"We do know it’s a domestic incident and that the suspect and the adult victim were known to each other," Wells said.
What we don't know:
It is not clear when Almonds' next court appearance will be.
What you can do:
Wells said officers are often personally impacted by incidents like this, particularly when children are involved. "We also have our victim advocates who respond to help families through something so tragic."
She also emphasized the department’s ongoing efforts to promote firearm safety.

Woman, 10-year-old girl gunned down in DeKalb County
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"Any instance of a life lost to gunfire like this is just unacceptable," Wells said. "We encourage people to take a breath and secure their firearms. Sometimes that pause can give you a second to rethink your decision."
What's next:
The investigation remains active, and more details are expected as they become available.
The Source: The DeKalb County Police Department provided the details for this article.