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Atlanta woman hit by stray bullet while inside watching tv with brother

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2 years ago

January 15, 2024

Atlanta woman hit by stray bullet while inside watching tv with brother

Woman randomly shot while watching TV

An Atlanta mother was shot in the neck when a bullet came flying into her apartment. She was relaxing with family on her couch when it happened.

ATLANTA – An Atlanta man says he and his sister were sitting on her couch watching TV when the unthinkable happened.

“Next thing you know, we hear a loud ‘pow,’ like a gunshot,” Cornelius McElrathbey told FOX 5. “It’s was a day that I will never forget.”

His sister, Brittany, was hit by a stray bullet that came crashing through her living room. The bullet’s path through the window to the couch where she was sitting and through the wall can still be seen.

“I came back up, and I seen blood coming from her nose,” Cornelius said.

A neighbor’s surveillance camera captured the shooting.

The video shows a black car, possibly a Dodge Challenger, speeding by.

Cornelius said he tried to call for help, but 911 put him on hold. He ended up driving his sister to Grady Memorial Hospital, and he carried her inside himself.

“And one thing that kept going through my mind at the time, you know, she said, ‘Don’t let me die.’” he recalled.

Brittany’s other brother, Ray McElrathbey, says the bullet did some serious damage.

“She had a broken neck, broken jaw, [and] broken nose. There was several facial fractures, whatever, because the bullet went through her neck and came out at the bridge of her nose,” he said.

Miraculously, Ray says his sister is likely to make a full recovery.

“Her neck’s broke, but she’s not paralyzed. Jaw broke, but she can still talk. Her eye socket is broke, but she can still see. Her nose is broke, but she can still smell,” he said.

But, he says his sister is also suffering with symptoms of PTSD.

Now, these brothers just want the person who fired the shot to be brought to justice.

Atlanta police say the car had a license plate number of CRD4432.

That same neighbor’s surveillance video also showed a man getting into that car shortly before the shooting.

Both brothers say they can’t fully relax until police find and arrest this person.

“It don’t make no sense. This [is] out of nowhere. He had the wrong place, and my problem is, well, I’m a little nervous about … how do we know if … if he’s going to come back or not,” Cornelius said.

If you recognize the man or the license plate number, Atlanta police ask that you give them a call.

As Brittany recovers from this traumatic experience, the family is trying to find a new apartment for her.

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Drama mars finish of half-marathon national championships in Atlanta

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March 1, 2026

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Drama mars finish of half-marathon national championships in Atlanta

The 2026 Publix Atlanta Marathon, which served as the USA Track & Field Half Marathon Championships, met chaos Sunday in the women’s half marathon event.

Three runners — Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat — were led off course by an official race vehicle with less than 2 miles to go. The nearly-half-mile error, according to data from Hurley’s Strava account, cost the runners their top-three finishes.

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Police increase presence across metro Atlanta amid teen takeover rumors

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March 1, 2026

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Police increase presence across metro Atlanta amid teen takeover rumors

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Popular gathering spots across metro Atlanta saw heightened law enforcement presence Saturday night following rumors of potential “teen takeovers.”

Authorities say a similar event last weekend led to more than a dozen teenagers and adults being taken into custody. In response, agencies across the metro area are stepping up patrols in several high-traffic areas, including the Beltline and the Cumberland Mall and Battery districts.

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Along the Atlanta Beltline, Atlanta police confirmed they increased staffing levels as a precaution. An APD officer on scene told Atlanta News First that officers are maintaining an enhanced presence due to the takeover rumors. An Atlanta News First crew observed multiple people put in handcuffs and an APD officer at the Beltline said four guns had been confiscated.

Multiple patrol units were visible along the Beltline, with officers monitoring foot traffic and briefly detaining several individuals. Police said the show of force is intended to deter large, disruptive gatherings before they begin.

Cumberland Mall to have teen curfew Saturday after ‘takeover’ at The Battery

In Cobb County, law enforcement agencies are coordinating efforts around Cumberland Mall and The Battery Atlanta. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office deployed its mounted patrol unit, with four deputies on horseback circling the mall. Units from the Cobb County Police Department, Marietta Police Department, and the Georgia State Patrol were also seen monitoring traffic and pedestrian activity in the area.

Electronic message boards and posted signage between Cumberland and The Battery warned visitors of the increased law enforcement presence. Officers said the goal is to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s arrests and ensure public safety.

For now, officials say the evening remains calm, but they are prepared to respond quickly if large crowds begin to form.

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Shooting causes lockdown at Mall of Stonecrest

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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Shooting causes lockdown at Mall of Stonecrest

Police at the Mall of Stonecrest (FOX 5)

STONECREST, Ga. – The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Mall of Stonecrest on Saturday afternoon.

What we know:

The department was alerted to the shooting around 12:40 p.m. Officers responded to the mall and immediately began a search of the premises. In an early update, police stated the mall was on lockdown and that no victim had been found.

A few hours later, police confirmed a victim had been located and several people were detained after running away from the mall. The injured person was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive.

The mall remained on lockdown as of 3:45 p.m. as officers continued clearing the building. Police said the process could take several hours and requested that the public continue to avoid the area.

DeKalb police stated there is no further danger to the public.

What we don’t know:

At this time, it is unclear what led to the shooting or if any of the detained individuals have been charged.

The Source: Information in this article came from the DeKalb County Police Department via an email.

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