At around 2:48 p.m., June 13, DeKalb County Police responded to a call of a double shooting at the Forest of Columbia Apartments in the 2500 block of Columbia Drive. When officers arrived, they found 29-year-old woman Tomika Pullins and 7-year-old girl Dior Scott shot and not breathing inside one apartment. Despite the heroic efforts of first responders, both victims sadly died at the scene.
Witnesses told police the suspect, 48-year-old William Almond, was trying to get into the apartment. When he was not allowed in, they say he broke a window and fired multiple shots inside, hitting both victims. Lewis was last seen running away from the scene.
Detectives have confirmed that the suspect, now in custody, is the estranged husband of Tomika Pullins and the uncle of Dior Scott.
“I want to thank the DeKalb County Police Department for its swift and diligent work in apprehending the suspect in this heartbreaking case,” said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. “Their thorough investigation was instrumental in identifying these familial relationships and ensuring that the suspect was brought into custody. Our hearts are with the loved ones of Tomika and Dior. No family should ever have to endure such an unthinkable tragedy. As a mother and as your CEO, I grieve alongside our community and extend my deepest condolences to all those affected. We remain committed to pursuing justice and providing support to the family in their time of need.”
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