Associated Press photographer David Goldman contributed to this report. They are looking for it and two men who ran from the scene, one may be injured. (AP Photo/David Goldman). According to the sheriff's office, there was minor property damage in the shooting. Naomi Judd: Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony will proceed; Wynonna expected to attend, Driver of midtown Atlanta pedal pub accident that injured 15 charged with DUI, Seven Georgia hotels now ranked as some of the best in the world. He was yelling, saying, Dont die! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A large portion of the parking lot was roped off for hours while police looked for clues. By the time the rescue workers arrived at the scene, it was too late to save the man. Channel 2s Tyisha Fernandes was in Douglas. Another neighbor, Angela Ansah, struggled to explain to her own children what happened to their slain friends a few houses down. The shooting occurred around midnight at Douglas Commons Shopping Center. The brother and a 19-year-old are now in custody in connection to the fatal shooting, Pounds said. Griffith has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, three counts of cruelty to children, and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. (AP Foto/David Goldman), A couple embraces as they wait after requesting to speak with police officers upon arriving at the shooting scene where authorities say five people are dead, including the gunman, in Douglasville, Ga. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Fourth suspect arrested in deadly NYE shooting of Douglasville teenager This loss is absolutely senseless," Racine said. Douglasville resident Capt. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Authorities did not release the names of the victims because they were still trying Saturday to contact the next of kin. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Her little brother and another teen are in custody. By Lauren Foreman. Anyone with information pertaining to the suspects is asked to contact Detective Williams at 678-293-1747. Medics arrived and took him to a hospital. DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. Douglasville police are investigating a deadly shooting in the middle of a busy shopping center. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Felix, 21, was shot Wednesday night during an alleged drug deal in the parking lot near the McDonalds, according to Douglasville police. Legal Statement. A cashier who was working when it happened said he came out and there was a crowd around Kyra as she was motionless on the ground. Police say it is likely drug related. 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FOX 5 cameras saw multiple evidence markers next to what appeared to be shell casings. Douglasville police said Janaya Campbell, 29, is in custody in . Fortunately, no one was shot, but police did say someone was injured in the dash that ensued and was taken to the hospital. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Douglasville police arrived at the shopping center on Hospital Drive and found a man shot lying next to a BMW SUV. Channel 2s Tyisha Fernandes was in Douglas County, where the girl was apparently shot at a home on Vicki Lane on Saturday. Police responded. Brandon Hallman was working on a car a few houses down when the shooting started. Man, woman charged after 3-year-old boy shot at Douglasville motel Ansah said some of the children targeted Saturday often came over to her house to play with her own children. Ashlyn Crouch told her mother that the car she was riding in accidentally cut Griffith off. 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Parking lot crime typically goes up around the holidays so police encourage shoppers to lock your car and close your windows, make sure all valuables are removed from your vehicle, and remain vigilant when you leave a store. Douglasville News, Breaking News in Douglasville, GA Hello Douglasville Today's weather Cloudy, showers; not as warm High: 66F Low: 61F Top local news From Athens Jalen Carter Says. Last updated: 7/21/2021 2021 Schedule of Douglas County 4-H Shooting Sports Events: April 14: All Parents & Member Shooting Sports Meeting April 15: Deadline to upload Hunter Safety Certifications, .22 Pistol and Western Heritage Permission Forms to 4-H Online June 1-June [] Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Douglasville police are searching for a person of interest in a Nov. 22 shooting. See the latest announcement from the Douglas County College and Career Institute. Man charged with shooting girlfriend at Douglasville hotel "These are children I see every day, every blessed day," Ansah said. Police were still trying to determine the shooter's motive and piece together what happened. Public Health leaders make big push for opioid reversal medication during crisis. Multiple bullet holes could be seen on a driver's side window. Douglasville News, Weather, Safety, Sports - NewsBreak Investigators believe the gunman killed himself at the end of the shooting spree. The sheriff's office said first responders arrived to the scene and performed CPR and other life-saving measures, but it was too late. Carter said she often saw the children playing in the driveway and around the neighborhood. And she shot them the bird, and they shot back, Crouch said. Douglasville police said the victim was riding in the front passenger seat of a car traveling eastbound on I-20 from Villa Rica when a woman in a black sedan pulled up alongside the vehicle and fired a shot. According to Douglasville Police Chief Gary Sparks, officers were called to the Intown Suites Extended Stay motel off of Thornton Road just within the Douglasville city limits at 9:30 a.m. Family of young girl who died at Douglasville gas station had just He thanked the citizens of Douglasville and Douglas County for their support and assistance in the case and encouraged them to stay involved. 500 in his coaching career. Felix, 21, was shot Wednesday night during an alleged drug deal in the parking lot near the McDonald's, according to Douglasville police. DOUGLASVILLE, GA A person was shot Thursday afternoon, and authorities say a person is in jail in connection with the shooting. Horrified neighbors called 911 and then tried to help the severely injured victims as best they could before rescuers arrived. Many people in the Douglasville community want to know if the shooting was an accident, but Douglas County deputies were not ready to answer that question yet. 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