Pregnant Black Mom of Two and Her Unborn Child Shot Dead While Sleeping

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
her, Georgia
Peppertree Circle
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Incident type
Shooting, Assault

Summary

Shooting Her Georgia in her, Georgia: Shakiya Pridgen, a 23‑year‑old African American mother of two from DeKalb County, Georgia, was shot and killed in her apartment on Tuesday morning while pregnant. Shots were fired through the bedroom window just before 6 a.m., killing both Pridgen and her unborn child. Police responded to Peppertree Circle shortly after the shooting and later arrested 26‑year‑old Devin Anthony for murder, feticide, and aggravated assault with intent to murder.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Shakiya Pridgen Unknown Fatal
Unnamed unborn child Unknown Fatal
Devin Anthony Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Pregnant Black Mom of Two and Her Unborn Child Shot Dead While Sleeping

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