Mom charged after 6-year-old son is found stabbed inside burning apartment, GA cops say
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UPDATE: The mother of a 6-year-old boy found stabbed in an Atlanta-area apartment has been charged in his death, Gwinnett County police said in an Oct. 24 update.
A’zaria Shante Burton, 23, was arrested Oct. 20 and booked on multiple charges including malice murder, first-degree arson, aggravated assault and child cruelty, according to police. She is being held without bond.
Authorities have identified her son as Jayveon Pruitt.
The original story continues below.
A death investigation is underway after a 6-year-old was found stabbed inside an Atlanta-area apartment, Georgia authorities say.
Police and fire crews responded around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, after someone called about a fire at a Peachtree Corners apartment complex, Gwinnett County police said in a news release.
Crews said a fire alarm was going off in one of the first-floor units, where they discovered the child after going inside. He was unresponsive and had been stabbed multiple times, police said.
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The boy was taken to a hospital where he died, according to the release. Authorities haven’t released his name pending notification of family.
The boy was the only person in the apartment at the time, though police said they detained a woman they believe lives in the unit where he was found. Authorities said they found her behind the building wearing wet clothes and only one sock.
Police didn’t mention a motive but said they’re investigating how the woman could be involved.
Peachtree Corners is about 20 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.
This story was originally published October 19, 2023 at 1:21 PM with the headline "Mom charged after 6-year-old son is found stabbed inside burning apartment, GA cops say."