College student fatally shot by officer was experiencing mental health crisis, family says
Alhaji Sow, 18, was killed after police claimed he lunged at them with a knife. Family members say they believe Sow was having a mental health crisis and don’t believe lethal force should have been used.
Alhaji Sow, 18, was killed after police claimed he lunged at them with a knife. Family members say they believe Sow was having a mental health crisis and don’t believe lethal force should have been used.
Clayton County officer killed in line of duty laid to rest
Field Training Officer Henry Laxson was killed while responding to a violent domestic call.
Field Training Officer Henry Laxson was killed while responding to a violent domestic call.
Man shot and killed in officer-involved shooting in Clayton County
A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Clayton County, police said.
A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Clayton County, police said.
Teen last seen getting into Uber in Riverdale, police say
Police in Clayton County said a 16-year-old girl went missing in Riverdale on Sunday. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Clayton County Police Department.
Police in Clayton County said a 16-year-old girl went missing in Riverdale on Sunday. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Clayton County Police Department.
Police search for Clayton County teen not seen in two days
Police said Zariyah Barnett was last seen at the 1400 Block of Persimmon Trace. Anyone with any information on her whereabouts should contact the Clayton County Police Department.
Police said Zariyah Barnett was last seen at the 1400 Block of Persimmon Trace. Anyone with any information on her whereabouts should contact the Clayton County Police Department.
Florida Tech student from Clayton County shot and killed by police on campus
Melbourne police say Alhaji M. Sow, 18, of Riverdale, Georgia was shot and killed by officers after assaulting students on campus armed with a knife.
Melbourne police say Alhaji M. Sow, 18, of Riverdale, Georgia was shot and killed by officers after assaulting students on campus armed with a knife.
Services announced for Clayton County police officers killed in the line of duty
The Clayton County Police Department is asking the public to wear blue on Monday and Tuesday to honor a fallen officer. The department also announced services.
The Clayton County Police Department is asking the public to wear blue on Monday and Tuesday to honor a fallen officer. The department also announced services.
Man whose gun accidentally fired in Atlanta's airport denied bond
Kenny Wells, 42, is charged with carrying a weapon or long gun at a commercial service airport, reckless conduct, discharging of firearms on property of another, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Kenny Wells, 42, is charged with carrying a weapon or long gun at a commercial service airport, reckless conduct, discharging of firearms on property of another, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Atlanta airport GM talks candidly about gun accidentally firing at security checkpoint
The top security official flew to Atlanta on Wednesday to get a firsthand account of the situation.
The top security official flew to Atlanta on Wednesday to get a firsthand account of the situation.
Women killed in Rex home identified as investigation continues
Police have released the names of the two women found dead by officers responding to a violent domestic disturbance call on Tuesday evening that also claimed the life of a Clayton County police officer.
Police have released the names of the two women found dead by officers responding to a violent domestic disturbance call on Tuesday evening that also claimed the life of a Clayton County police officer.
Public safety expert weighs in on dangers of domestic violence calls for law enforcement
Domestic violence calls can be among the most dangerous for law enforcement.
Domestic violence calls can be among the most dangerous for law enforcement.
Officer, 3 others dead after shootout in Clayton County neighborhood
A Clayton County police officer was killed in a shootout with a suspect while on a domestic violence call in a normally quiet Rex neighborhood Tuesday evening. Two other women and the gunman are also dead, police said.
A Clayton County police officer was killed in a shootout with a suspect while on a domestic violence call in a normally quiet Rex neighborhood Tuesday evening. Two other women and the gunman are also dead, police said.
'High-ranking' gang member convicted of murdering Clayton County teenager in 2018
Dantae Lamar Jones was found guilty of the murder of 17-year-old Jalen Camron on Apache Lane.
Dantae Lamar Jones was found guilty of the murder of 17-year-old Jalen Camron on Apache Lane.
Suspect stabs man who refused to leave woman's front door, police say
Police said Dakenson Zidor was at a woman's home on Saturday off of Lake Ridge Parkway in Riverdale when he stabbed someone who refused to leave the front door.
Police said Dakenson Zidor was at a woman's home on Saturday off of Lake Ridge Parkway in Riverdale when he stabbed someone who refused to leave the front door.
Man whose gun accidentally fired in Atlanta airport turns himself in, police say
The Atlanta Police Department said 42-year-old Kenny Wells, whose gun allegedly fired accidentally at a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport security checkpoint, was taken into custody at Clayton County Jail.
The Atlanta Police Department said 42-year-old Kenny Wells, whose gun allegedly fired accidentally at a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport security checkpoint, was taken into custody at Clayton County Jail.
Court hears arguments to lift suspension of Clayton County sheriff
A federal magistrate judge heard arguments on Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill's motion to have charges accusing him of civil rights abuses tossed out.
A federal magistrate judge heard arguments on Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill's motion to have charges accusing him of civil rights abuses tossed out.
Man found safe after taking Uber to meet up with someone he met online, police say
The Clayton County Police Department said William Powell left his home to meet an unidentified man at an unknown hotel.
The Clayton County Police Department said William Powell left his home to meet an unidentified man at an unknown hotel.
Police searching after 71-year-old woman wandered from home in Riverdale
Police said Jerylene Hamilton was last seen on November 28 at 11 a.m. before she walked away from her residence walking towards Old National Highway.
Police said Jerylene Hamilton was last seen on November 28 at 11 a.m. before she walked away from her residence walking towards Old National Highway.
Police: Clayton County teen reported missing after argument with mother
Davionna Bluitt left her Jonesboro home with an unidentified man after having an argument with her mother over the weekend. She hasn't been seen since.
Davionna Bluitt left her Jonesboro home with an unidentified man after having an argument with her mother over the weekend. She hasn't been seen since.
Man missing after being discharged from Southern Regional Medical Center, police say
Police said James Craig was last seen when he left his home and went to Southern Regional Medical Center. Police said he did not return home after he was discharged from Southern Regional Medical Center on Tuesday morning.
Police said James Craig was last seen when he left his home and went to Southern Regional Medical Center. Police said he did not return home after he was discharged from Southern Regional Medical Center on Tuesday morning.