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Gregory Patel
Reporter · Johns Creek, GA
Gregory is a political science graduate from the University of Alabama who transitioned from working at local radio stations to print journalism. With over 6 years of experience covering local government and community affairs, he gives a voice to underrepresented issues in local policy.
More from Gregory →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM · 1 min read
A 20-year-old man has been taken into custody for a murder charge in connection with a deadly shooting in Atlanta earlier this week, police say.
The Details
Authorities say the shooting happened around 9 p.m. on Nov. 9 on the 600 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW.
At the scene, officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a church's parking lot.
Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Officials have not released the victim's identity.
After a few days of examining evidence, homicide detectives secured an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Demarcus Burke for the shooting.
Burke was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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