DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man suspected of shooting and killing two people in DeKalb County is now in custody.
DeKalb County Police confirmed that 25-year-old Steven Christopher Mathis was arrested by Henry County police on Tuesday. He is now in the DeKalb County jail on murder charges.
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Officers believe that Mathis shot two people inside an apartment complex on Treecrest Parkway around 7:45 p.m. on Monday. The family who showed up to the crime scene told Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco that the two killed were a brother and sister.
Police have not confirmed that or their relation to the suspected shooter. Officers would only confirm that they believe this is a case involving domestic violence.
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Neighbors waiting for answers sent condolences to the family who lost the two loved ones.
“My heart definitely goes out to the families. I can’t imagine what they’re dealing with and what they’re going through right now. It’s really horrible,” said Jordan Bennett. “I hope everything can be done to catch the person involved and give the family some closure and peace.”
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