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Pretrial Hearing Set in Atlanta Murder Case

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM

A man charged in the shooting death of an Atlanta resident is set for a pretrial hearing November 3 in Cass County District Court.

A man charged in the shooting death of an Atlanta resident is set for a pretrial hearing November 3 in Cass County District Court.

James Tyler Griggs, 24, is accused of murder in the May 2024 death of DeVatae Robinson. Another suspect, 23-year-old Zachary Dylan Grissom, is also charged with murder and aggravated assault.

According to court records, Griggs allegedly fired an AR-style weapon at Robinson outside his home after a brief exchange of words. Griggs is currently out on bail. Both men were identified as suspects following multiple police interviews.

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Pretrial Hearing Set in Atlanta Murder Case

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