3 Murder Tries | Husband Shot, Burned | Fatal Teen Drinking: GA News

GEORGIA — Each weekend, Patch affords its readers a review of the top stories and headlines from across Georgia. Here's a roundup of some of the state's major and quirkiest stories. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Deadly Carjacking Kills Older Man; Suspect Charged

A 70-year-old man was killed in a carjacking, and the 19-year-old murder suspect is facing charges in connection with his death.

Pet Dog Shot To Death In Front Of Kids By Police

Officers responding to a call fatally shot a family dog in front of three young children, prompting an internal review at the police department.

Wife Sentenced After Husband Shot, Left On Burn Pile

A Cherokee County woman convicted of shooting and burning her husband to death, has been sentenced in connection with his killing.

3 Indicted In GA Student's Death During Crash

An 18-year-old student died in a crash after prosecutors say four underage girls who had been drinking went for a ride. A parent has also been charged for allowing the girls to drink at their home.

Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man On I-75 S

A man accused of stabbing a passenger on a Greyhound bus traveling on Interstate 75 southbound was fatally shot by responding police officers after being accused of charging at them with a knife.

Triple Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested During Police Chase

Police arrested a man who was accused of shooting and injuring three people, including a 1-year-old toddler. The man was arrested after a police chase.

Verdicts Reached In YSL Trial For Last 2 Defendants

A year of trial ended this week for YSL defendants Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick, both accused of murder and other charges, when a jury reached verdicts in this case.

• 6 YSL Defendants See Charges Dropped In Gang Case
• YSL Gang Defendant Stabbed In Jail

Woman Hit By Truck, School Bus Dies In Crash

A 29-year-old woman was hit by a pickup truck before being hit by a school bus that could not stop in time, police said. She died at the scene.

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