Atlanta, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded at DeKalb Alternative School when a middle school student lost his life during an after-school altercation. The principal of the school, Terrence Harvey, identified the young victim as Derron Woody, a former student of the institution, who was only 13 years old.
Harvey expressed deep condolences on behalf of the school community to Derron’s family and loved ones. In response to the devastating event, a crisis intervention team visited the school to provide support through grief counseling sessions.
Authorities were summoned to the 4800 block of Glenwood Road after reports of a shooting on Thursday afternoon. The victim, a boy with a gunshot wound, was rushed to a nearby hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries. Although another middle school student was taken into custody for questioning, no charges have been filed as the investigation continues.
In an interview, Derrick Woody, the father of the deceased teenager, shared his belief that his son was attempting to flee the scene when he was fatally shot. Reflecting on the heart-wrenching moment he received the news, Woody described his son as a loving individual who was not involved in any trouble.
As the family copes with the loss, they have set up a fundraising campaign to cover the expenses of laying Derron to rest. Those willing to contribute can do so through the dedicated GoFundMe page established for this purpose.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward either by contacting DeKalb police directly or by submitting an anonymous tip through the Tip411 app. The community mourns the loss of a young life and seeks justice for the senseless act of violence that took Derron away from his loved ones.