Crime & Safety

Man Fatally Shot in Lithonia, Body Found in Street

The fatal shooting happened at the Covington Station subdivision.

A man was shot and killed in a townhome neighborhood near Lithonia, DeKalb police said.

The fatal shooting happened at the Covington Station subdivision, in the 5300 block of Strathmoor Manor Circle, WSB TV reports.

According to neighbors, a 19-year-old man was shot several times at close range across the street from his mother’s home. His body was found in the street.

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The victim was identified as LeRobbian Lowe.

Witnesses told Channel 2 they didn’t see the shooting, but saw a man with long dreadlocks running from the scene.

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Police ask witnesses to call Crimestoppers at 404-577-8477.


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