Crime & Safety

1 Arrested In Killing Of Covington Man: DeKalb Sheriff

DeKalb County police arrested an Atlanta woman Wednesday on malice murder charges in connection with the killing of a Covington man in June.

Aushun Lavoris Price, 35, was taken into custody on malice murder charges Wednesday on Metropolitan Avenue in Atlanta, authorities said. Price is accused of shooting 40-year-old Frank Hosey on June 19 in a hotel room in Decatur.
Aushun Lavoris Price, 35, was taken into custody on malice murder charges Wednesday on Metropolitan Avenue in Atlanta, authorities said. Price is accused of shooting 40-year-old Frank Hosey on June 19 in a hotel room in Decatur. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — An Atlanta woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with the killing of a Covington man last month, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office officials said.

Aushun Lavoris Price, 35, was taken into custody on malice murder charges Wednesday on Metropolitan Avenue in Atlanta, authorities said. Price is accused of shooting 40-year-old Frank Hosey on June 19 in a hotel room in Decatur.

Hosey later died from his gunshot injuries. No motive was given for the shooting.

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Price was taken to DeKalb County Jail, where she remains without bond.

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