DECATUR, Ga. — DeKalb police have identified a suspect in the shooting of an 11-year-old boy at a skating rink last week.
Police said the suspect is not yet in custody, and they have not released a name.
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On April 9, police responded to Golden Glide Skating Rink after responding to a report of a person shot.
D’Mari Johnson was shot in the back of the head. The child remains in critical condition in an induced coma and fighting for his life.
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On Monday, the Johnson family’s attorneys announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. They also said they blamed the skating rink for not providing adequate security.
The case is still under investigation.
A GoFundMe set up to help the family with medical expenses has raised more than $6,500.
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