Man killed after fight outside DeKalb home, police say
Man killed in DeKalb Thursday night identified
A 42-year-old man was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County home following an argument and fight late Thursday night, police said. Police have identified both the victim and murder suspect.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A 42-year-old man was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County home following an argument and fight late Thursday night, police said.
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What we know:
Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 1800 block of Fisher Trail around 11:56 p.m. They found a man dead from a gunshot wound outside a residence near Ravenwood Way, not far from Briarcliff Road.
The preliminary investigation indicates an argument and physical fight happened before the shooting, according to DeKalb County police.
FOX 5 crews saw investigators examining vehicles at the property early Friday and at least one vehicle was removed from the scene.
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The victim was later identified as 42-year-old Omer Mohammed Ahmadi. The suspect is 24-year-old Parke Russell, who is being charged with murder.
What we don't know:
DeKalb police have not offered an explanation of why the victim and suspect were fighting before the shooting.
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