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2 arrested after 14-year-old boy shot in Gainesville

Gregory Patel
Gregory Patel
Gregory Patel
Reporter · Johns Creek, GA

Gregory is a political science graduate from the University of Alabama who transitioned from working at local radio stations to print journalism. With over 6 years of experience covering local government and community affairs, he gives a voice to underrepresented issues in local policy.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM · 1 min read
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2 arrested after 14-year-old boy shot in Gainesville — Decatur Health news

Two suspects, including a 15-year-old charged as an adult, have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy injured in Gainesville earlier this week, police announced Friday.ORIGINAL STORY: 14-year-old boy shot after dispute in GainesvilleThe shooting happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, near the intersection of Chestnut and Summit streets.According to Gainesville police, the 14-year-old suffered gunshot wounds to his right arm and right leg and required medical treatment. Police did not provide additional information about his condition.Investigators determined that the victim and one of the suspects knew each other and had been involved in a dispute before the shooting.Two suspects arrestedPolice arrested Devaun Henry Peoples, 15, on Thursday, Oct. 29, at a Gainesville hotel.Peoples is charged as an adult with aggravated assault and aggravated battery. He is being held at the Regional Youth Detention Center in Gainesville.A second suspect, T

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