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Both shooter and victim face charges after DeKalb County shooting

Dekalb County Police

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Criminal charges have been filed against both an alleged shooter and one of the victims following a violent domestic dispute in Ellenwood.

DeKalb County Police responded to a 911 call from a gas station, where a 34-year-old man reported he had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found both the man and a 45-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

Investigators determined that the violence stemmed from a domestic argument at a home on Boulder Springs Point. At the hospital, the victims identified the suspected gunman as 46-year-old Walter Marks, who was later arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

However, police also discovered that the 34-year-old male victim had fired back at Marks during the altercation. The issue, according to investigators, is that he is a convicted felon who is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. As a result, he has now been charged with illegal firearm possession and making a false statement.

Both shooting victims were transported to the hospital, but their current conditions remain unclear. Police continue to investigate the incident.


Veronica Waters

Veronica Waters

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