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Christian Chestnut

Case from Decatur, GA dated Jun 07, 2024

Victim Details

Christian Chestnut

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

GA

2024-06-07

37

Christian

Chestnut

Primary Suspect Deceased

06/29/2026

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In a tragic and unforeseen turn of events, Christian Chestnut, a 37-year-old male, lost his life on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Decatur, Georgia. His death was the result of a shooting that authorities have since described as a murder-suicide. Friends and family remember Chestnut as a man with a magnetic, genuine, and humorous personality who was deeply loved by many. He was a devoted father to his 11-year-old daughter, Sarynity.

The incident unfolded on Rainbow Drive in DeKalb County, where ...
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  • 11Alive.com: Suspect identified as Fort Valley police sergeant in DeKalb County murder-suicide, police say
  • FOX 5 Atlanta: Suspect in DeKalb apparent murder-suicide identified as police sergeant
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