SUMMARY: A DeKalb County father, Michael Leon, is charged with felony murder and cruelty to children after his 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself. The incident occurred on Shamrock Drive just before 6 PM. Investigators revealed that Leon, 39, left his gun unsecured, leading to the tragic accident. He is currently in custody at the DeKalb County Jail.

A father has been charged with murder after his 2-year-old grabbed his unsecured gun and accidentally shot and killed himself, DeKalb County Police said

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SUMMARY: A shelter-in-place order is in effect in Rockdale County from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. until Friday due to a chemical plume from a biolab. Many residents, experiencing strong chlorine odors and smoke, are reluctant to return home. Julia Kelly, one of several evacuees, required hospitalization for respiratory issues linked to the exposure. Despite assurances of safety, she feels it’s dangerous, especially for her with a heart condition. She and her family have sought refuge elsewhere and won’t return until it’s safe. Residents are advised to contact healthcare providers for symptoms and to take precautions outdoors.

Galia Kelley says doctors told her she was the 80th person from Conyers to seek treatment since Sunday.

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SUMMARY: A hearing in Jose Abara’s murder trial, related to the killing of Augusta University nursing student Lakan Riley, may be postponed due to DNA evidence. Scheduled for October 11th, the hearing will address recent DNA testing revelations, including a thumbprint from Riley’s phone, DNA from her fingernails, and video evidence linking Abara to the crime. Investigators reported that a man resembling Abara was seen discarding bloody gloves and a jacket shortly after Riley’s death. The trial is currently set to begin on November 13th in Athens.

A hearing in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra could be delayed over DNA evidence. Ibarra was accused of killing Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia. A hearing is set for October 11 to discuss DNA testing.

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