🌱 Decatur Homicide Investigation + Home Invasion Shooting

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Here are the top three stories in Decatur-Avondale Estates today:

1. The DeKalb County Police Department has opened an investigation into a suspected Decatur homicide. The department located a deceased woman in a Snapfinger Parkway parking lot on Saturday afternoon. The woman had an apparent gunshot wound. As of Sunday, the department has not released information regarding the victim's identity or any suspects. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The DeKalb County Police Department reports multiple people were shot during an apparent home invasion on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at a home on Gresham Road. The shot men were between 15 years old and 30 years old; all four men were in serious to critical condition, according to the department. Authorities believe that the men were attempting to enter the home and the shooting appears justified. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Family and friends of Lauren Kristara Sawyer-Allen, the Lyft driver who was fatally shot last week, gathered for a balloon release to honor her memory. She was the daughter of Joe Sawyer, a Peachtree Corners Councilman. The balloon release was held in Norcross at Lillian Webb Park on Friday. (WSBRadio)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Teen Self-Care Kits At Decatur Library (All Day)
• Preschool Storytime At Decatur Library (11:00 AM)
• Q/T Youth Board Games At Charis Books And More (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here's a list of the latest properties in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? The City of Decatur is actively hiring. Click to view the full list of open positions. (City of Decatur)
• The Decatur Town Center Plan 2.0 meeting will be held on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center on Sycamore Street. Click for meeting registration details. (City of Decatur)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.