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Man Arrested in Decatur Shooting That Killed Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child

Authorities say the suspect faces felony murder and feticide charges while investigators probe why shots appear to have been fired into the home from outside.

Overview

  • Officers found 23-year-old Shakiya Pridgen suffering multiple gunshot wounds inside a Decatur home and she and her unborn child later died at a hospital.
  • A joint operation by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals Service located and arrested 26-year-old Devin Anthony at a Riverdale residence and booked him into DeKalb County Jail.
  • Anthony is charged with malice murder, feticide and aggravated assault with intent to murder and is being held without bond.
  • Investigators say the shooting appears to have involved gunfire directed into the home from outside, but they have not disclosed a motive or confirmed any relationship between the suspect and the victim.
  • Officials described the incident as senseless violence that devastated the victim’s family and community and said the active probe will determine next steps and potential court actions.