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Two Teenaged Gang Members Shoot Marietta Police Officer

Two teenagers are facing serious felony charges after allegedly shooting a Marietta Police officer responding to a vehicle break-in call. The Marietta Daily Journal reports that the incident occurred before dawn at a local apartment complex, where three officers confronted the suspects.

Police say the teens, believed to be members of the Bloods gang, fired at officers, injuring a ten-year department veteran in the leg. One suspect was also injured during the exchange. Both 15-year-olds were arrested and now face multiple felony counts, including aggravated assault on a police officer, firearm possession, theft by receiving, and violation of Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.

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Georgia Court of Appeals Permits Transfer of Juvenile Case to Superior Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently upheld a decision by the Glynn Juvenile Court to transfer a 15-year-old’s case to superior court, ruling that the court correctly applied O.C.G.A. § 15-11-562.

The teenager, identified as T.S., faced allegations that would constitute burglary, theft by taking, criminal trespass, and gang activity if committed by an adult. T.S. appealed the transfer decision, arguing that the juvenile court misapplied the statute and based its ruling solely on the severity of the alleged offenses.

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