Woman dies after being shot in domestic dispute, DeKalb police say her boyfriend is the suspect

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb Police say a woman who was shot on Saturday has died and her boyfriend is now a suspect.

Officials say they responded to the 2900 block of Fields Drive on Saturday just before 3 p.m. regarding a person shot call. When they arrived on scene, police said they found a 23-year-old woman who had been shot.

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She was taken to the hospital where she was treated for what police called a “life-threatening” injury. Police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News on Sunday the victim, now identified as Shanae Smith died due to her injuries.

DeKalb Police say they are looking for her boyfriend, 24-year-old Keire Schloss, who has not been arrested.

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Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call 911 or our Homicide Assault Unit at 770-724-7850.

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