As Brookhaven grapples with the unsolved murder of a 15-year-old boy, the local police department is stepping up its efforts to find the perpetrators. With an incentive of up to $10,000 being offered, authorities are hoping for a break in the case that rocked the community earlier in June. According to a report by FOX 5 Atlanta, the tragic incident took place in the vicinity of a McDonald’s on Clairmont Road the night of June 14, resonating fear and unanswered questions among residents.
The Brookhaven Police Department, actively seeking leads, is calling on the community to come forward with any information. The investigation thus far seems to pivot on the crucial moments captured by a street camera, footage which the police believe could shed light on the night’s events. “We’re hoping that this newly discovered video will trigger some memories,” Brookhaven Police Lieutenant Carlos Nino told WSB Radio in an effort to rally public participation.
Despite the seriousness of the crime and the reward on offer, no arrests have been made. The urgency is palpable as family and friends continue to mourn the untimely loss of the young victim, taken swiftly and violently on an otherwise ordinary urban evening. The Brookhaven Police Department responded to the scene shortly before 11:00 p.m. on June 14, following reports of a shooting, and medics quickly transported the 15-year-old to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased…