Crime & Safety

Police Charge Woman with Murder in Jonesboro Road Shooting

Atlanta police said they have a suspect in the Oct. 14 shooting death of a 32-year-old in the South River Gardens neighborhood.

April Bailey, 33, is charged with murder.

Bailey's prior arrests, which go back to 1998, include charges of carrying a concealed weapon, cocaine possession and aggravated assault.

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The victim, Danta Hayes, was taken from the 500 block of Springside Drive to Grady Memorial Hospital but died rom his injuries.

Police later determined the shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Jonesboro Road.

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Though Bailey, who is in the Fulton County Jail, is charged with the murder, a police spokesman said the investigation is ongoing and that no other persons have been ruled out as suspects.


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