Family demands justice after 18-year-old killed in northwest Atlanta

The Brief

  • An 18-year-old was fatally shot multiple times during a barbecue at a park in northwest Atlanta, with witnesses reporting two men opened fire.
  • Casey Dantzler, the victim’s great-uncle, expressed frustration with city and state officials over ongoing violence and called for action to address crime.
  • The victim’s family is seeking justice and urging the shooter to come forward, while police have not identified any suspects or made arrests.

ATLANTA An 18-year-old was found shot to death on Friday evening at a park in northwest Atlanta, authorities said.

What we know:

Officers with the Atlanta Police Department responded to a report of a person shot just at 489 Fairlock Lane NW at approximately 5:40 p.m., according to a statement from the Atlanta Police Department.

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