DeKalb Police nabs 33-year-old woman wanted for murder thanks to tag reader

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A murder suspect is now behind bars thanks to a license plate reader.

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On Sunday, DeKalb County officers were called to the Terrace Trail in Decatur around 12:30 p.m. in regard to a person shot.

When officers arrived, they found a man dead from a gunshot wound.

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Police said, their community-based Connect DeKalb System captured a blue Chevy Malibu that was stolen after the victim was shot and killed.

According to DKPD, officers began searching the area and found the car nearby.

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Authorities arrested Donteyia Manning, 33, and charged her with malice murder and theft by taking.

The victim’s age and identity have not been released.

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