news | April 17, 2026

1 killed, 1 detained in East Point gas station shooting

The alleged shooter was detained. His name was not released, and Watkins did not say if he had been charged.

No information was provided about what led to the fight.

ExploreJuvenile charged with murdering student near Tri-Cities High

The incident location is about a mile from Tri-Cities High School, where a student was fatally shot and another was stabbed Feb. 9 after a basketball game, officials said. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Mario Bailey, 15, was shot at a nearby railroad track moments after leaving the game between Tri-Cities and Banneker. The other victim was stabbed in the school’s parking lot.

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