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July 4th Gunfire Hits Home, Injures Woman
5 Jul
Summary
- A woman was shot by celebratory gunfire entering her home.
- Two men, Steven Joseph and Odane Lynch, were arrested.
- The incident occurred on July 4th and police responded late that night.
On the evening of July 4th, a woman sustained a critical gunshot wound when celebratory gunfire breached the wall of her residence. DeKalb County Police responded to the scene on Clear Creek Drive around 11:30 p.m. where they discovered the injured woman.
She was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have since arrested two individuals in connection with the incident. Steven Joseph, 34, has been charged with aggravated assault and first-degree criminal damage. Odane Lynch, 42, faces charges of reckless conduct and discharging a firearm near a public street.
This event occurred on the same holiday when a separate fireworks display was prematurely concluded due to celebratory gunfire, resulting in another arrest.
