Video shows arrest of babysitter accused in toddler’s death

The Brief

  • Atlanta police released video of a 71-year-old babysitter being arrested for murder in the shooting death of a child.
  • Investigators are still searching for the babysitter’s son and a third person who was at the home during the shooting.
  • Police say the babysitter and her son lied to officers during the initial investigation into the boy’s death.

ATLANTA Atlanta police have released body camera footage showing the arrest of a 71-year-old babysitter accused in the death of 3-year-old Armani Lyons.

What we know:

Officers went to an apartment on Landrum Drive just before 8:15 p.m. Monday to find a wanted person. Video shows Barbara Edwards coming to the door before being handcuffed and led to a patrol car.

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