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Atlanta Drive-By Shooting Kills Child, Wounds Mother
3 Mar
Summary
- A 7-year-old girl was killed in a drive-by shooting on Feb. 24.
- Her mother was also wounded during the incident on Tiger Flowers Drive NW.
- Police have arrested Preston Smith in connection with the fatal shooting.
A devastating drive-by shooting on February 24th in west Atlanta resulted in the tragic death of 7-year-old Zoey Price. The incident, which occurred on Tiger Flowers Drive NW, also left her mother injured. According to police, an argument on the street preceded the fatal gunfire that targeted the home.
Neighbors have expressed profound sadness and left memorials outside the family's home, remembering Zoey as a sweet child with a bright future. The community mourns the loss of the young girl.
Authorities have identified and taken Preston Smith into custody. Jail records indicate he faces serious charges, including two counts of murder and cruelty to children. This arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting.
