Man walks into VA hospital and confesses to killing girlfriend, investigators say

DeKalb County Police Department Chadrick Marcele

June 20, 2023 at 6:56 p.m. UTC

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man is facing murder charges. DeKalb County Police say he walked into the Atlanta VA Medical Center and confessed to killing his girlfriend.

The VA contacted DeKalb County Police about the confession on Jun. 18. Officers then went to Shetland Dr. where they found the victim.

Chadrick Gray, 43, is charged with murder.

WSB has reached out to police to learn more about the victim and the circumstances of the confession.

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