Pedestrian killed in Brookhaven hit-and-run, police say

Brookhaven police requested Georgia State Patrol's help investigating at around 9 p.m. on Friday night on Clairmont Road.

Dog recovering after being set on fire, police search for suspect

Police in DeKalb County said they have identified the owner of a badly burned dog, but investigators are still trying to find the person responsible for setting the canine on fire.

Man sentenced to life for murder of aspiring musician at Chamblee QuikTrip

Leroy Starr Copney, Jr., 49, was convicted of murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, criminal street gang activity, and weapons offenses stemming from the shooting death of 30-year-old Andrew Spencer at the QuikTrip on Buford Highway in Chamblee on Dec. 30, 2016.

Car break-in suspect flees from police, spotted behind Chamblee homes

Chamblee police said they want to find a man seen in surveillance video behind a home after fleeing from officers. Investigators said the man is connected to several car break-ins.

Metro Atlanta leaders call for gun storage legislation

Local gun safety advocates and victims of gun violence called on lawmakers to pass legislation that requires stricter storage for gun owners. The coalition expects to have legislation passed in DeKalb County, South Fulton and Atlanta.

Decatur woman escapes from burning home

A sleeping DeKalb County woman is unharmed after she woke up to the smell of smoke and was able to escape her burning home.

Man in back of cruiser fired upon by police died from self-inflicted wound, autopsy states

The autopsy report of a man found shot to death in the back of a patrol car at a gas station along Candler Road in September indicates his fatal wound was self-inflicted.

Customer claims Georgia McDonald's employee pulled a gun on her over mask

Police are investigating claims that a Georgia McDonald's employee pulled a gun on a customer. The woman says it happened over a mask. The incident was caught on video.

3 teens arrested in deadly Brookhaven apartment shooting

Joe Dylan Fernandez, of Norcross, and Wenjie Lin, of Doraville, both 17, as well as a 13-year-old Chamblee boy were charged with felony murder and armed robbery.

Man fatally shot at Chamblee mall, police say

Police said 42-year-old Texas resident Norberto Trevino was found with a gunshot wound when officers responded at around 7:03 p.m. Saturday evening to Plaza Fiesta.

Driver hits a woman on the side of I-85 then took off running, police say

Police in DeKalb County are looking for a driver who hit a woman on the side of I-85 and then took off running. Within hours, the victim, 31-year-old Jasmine Gaither, died at Grady early Saturday morning.

3 Mableton children violently snatched from father's home found 20 miles away

Cobb County police say 3 children were violently snatched from their father Wednesday night. Investigators found the kids 20 miles away in another county.

Suspect who wounded 2 DeKalb deputies dies in shootout, sheriff says

Two DeKalb County deputies have been shot while serving a warrant near Covington Highway early Wednesday morning. The suspect remains on the run.

Brush fires close lanes on I-285, officials say

The DeKalb County Fire Department said a large grass fire caused some right lanes on I-285 southbound to close between Henderson Road Bridge and Northlake Parkway.