DECATUR, Ga. (WCTV) - A Valdosta man was sentenced to life without parole Friday for a 2022 deadly shooting in South DeKalb Mall, according to a Friday press release from the DeKalb County District Attorney’s office.

James Elderidge Scott, 49, was found guilty by jurors of multiple charges in connection with the shooting in June 2022, per the media release. Below are the charges.

Malice murder

Two counts of felony murder

Aggravated assault

Possession of a firearm after being convicted of certain felonies

Three counts of aggravated assault weapon

Four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

Giving a false name, address or birthdate to a law enforcement officer

In June 2022, the DeKalb County Police Department responded to a reported shooting at about 11:

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