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Funeral Wake Shooting Shocks East Point
11 Jan
Summary
- Two people were shot outside a funeral home, killing one woman and injuring another.
- The shooting occurred during a drive-by at Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home on a Friday night.
- Police are reviewing camera footage and seeking public assistance for tips.
East Point police are actively seeking individuals responsible for a fatal drive-by shooting that occurred Friday night outside Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home. The brazen attack resulted in the death of 55-year-old Ina Chambers and injured another person, compounding the grief of families holding wakes at the time. Police officials condemned the violence as unprecedented and cowardly.
The shooting has deeply impacted the community, with friends and former city council members describing Chambers as a beloved matriarch. Authorities are simultaneously investigating a separate shooting incident on the same block from earlier Friday. Detectives are meticulously reviewing available Ring camera footage and other evidence.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information or video footage of the incident to come forward, emphasizing that tips can be submitted anonymously. Community leaders are also discussing preventative measures to address the root causes of gun violence, particularly among young people, to avert similar tragedies in the future.
