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VA hospital shooting body cam video released | FOX 5 New

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2 months ago

October 17, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-10-17 22:25:26

SUMMARY: Body camera footage has been released of the police shooting of 58-year-old John Robert Smith, an armed veteran, at the Atlanta VA Hospital in January. The recording shows DeKalb County police attempting to persuade Smith to drop a knife he held against his neck, but he refused to cooperate, even as multiple officers were present. When Smith moved towards hospital staff, officers fired several shots, ultimately killing him. DeKalb County District Attorney Sheri Boston announced that no charges would be filed against the officers, expressing the tragedy of the incident, as Smith was someone’s father and son.

The body camera video of police shooting an armed veteran at the Atlanta VA hospital back in January has been released. It comes as the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office decides not to file charges against the officers involved.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-12-20 15:17:00

SUMMARY: AAA forecasts a record 108,677 more travelers this year in Georgia, with 3.7 million expected to journey over 50 miles, primarily by car. Factors influencing travel include colder weather reducing gas demand and a shift to online holiday shopping. Current gas prices in Georgia are stable at $2.92 per gallon, slightly lower than last year’s $3. Nearby states generally offer cheaper gas, with Tennessee at around $2.72. Lane closures on major highways will be suspended from Monday until January 5. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport anticipates a busy Christmas Day, expecting 327,724 travelers.

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