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Who opened fire on a Newton County home early Saturday morning?

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Published  April 19, 2025 3:53pm EDT
Newton County
FOX 5 Atlanta

The Brief

    • A home in Newton County's Country Woods neighborhood was struck by gunfire on Saturday morning, with no injuries reported.
    • The suspect is described as a tall male wearing all black clothing, a ski mask, and a hoodie with a skeleton design.
    • Authorities are requesting residents with cameras to check footage for suspicious activity and contact Investigator Alberto with any information.

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - Deputies are investigating after a home in the Country Woods neighborhood of Newton County was struck by gunfire Saturday morning.

It happened around 9:44 a.m. along Woodcrest Drive.

What we know:

According to the Newton County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at the home to find a number of bullet holes in the side of the building.

No injuries were reported.

What we don't know:

Investigators are searching for a suspect described as a tall male wearing all black clothing, a ski mask, and a hoodie with a skeleton design on the front.

What you can do:

Authorities are asking anyone with cameras in the Country Woods neighborhood to check their footage for suspicious activity between 9 and 10 a.m.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Alberto at oalberto@newtonsheriffga.org or call 678-625-1429.

The Source: The Newton County Sheriff's Office is the sole source for this article.

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