Crime & Safety

2 Sought After Man Fatally Shot In Chest In DeKalb

Two more suspects have been charged on suspicion of murder in connection with the Covington Highway shooting that killed a man, police say.

DeKalb County Police are searching for two suspects in connection with a March 7 Covington Highway shooting that killed a man.
DeKalb County Police are searching for two suspects in connection with a March 7 Covington Highway shooting that killed a man. (Images Provided by DeKalb County Police)

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA — Police say they are searching for two additional suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man in the 6000 block of Covington Highway.

DeKalb County Police on Friday said the shooting happened around 6:30 p.m., March 7.

Emile Field-Marshall was shot in the chest, and though his father rushed him to the hospital in an effort to save his life, police said Field-Marshall died of his injuries.

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Two suspects have already been charged on suspicion of murder, but police said they are searching for two more suspects in connection with the deadly shooting.

Police asked anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit, (770) 724-7850, or detectives at (770) 724-7856. Anonymous tips can be made via the free Tip411 app or by texting DKPD to 847411 with the tip.

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