News
News

Teen killed, 2 injured in DeKalb shooting

DeKalb County police responded to a shooting on Evans Mill Road and found three people hit by gunfire. One of the victims died from their injuries.

Credit: NewsChopper 2

Credit: NewsChopper 2

DeKalb County police responded to a shooting on Evans Mill Road and found three people hit by gunfire. One of the victims died from their injuries.
By
Updated April 24, 2021

A teenager was killed and two others were injured in a shooting Friday morning in DeKalb County, authorities said.

DeKalb police responded to the Evans Mill Townhomes on Evans Mill Drive near Lithonia around 11:30 a.m. and found three people who had been shot, police spokeswoman Michaela Vincent told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. One died, one victim was critically injured and taken to a hospital, and the third victim suffered a minor injury, Vincent said.

The person killed was identified Saturday as 18-year-old Omarie Whatley.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, Vincent said.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

About the Author

Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.

Follow Henri Hollis on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Police tell Spanish-language reporter Mario Guevara to move back during a protest on Chamblee Tucker Road in DeKalb County on Saturday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Influential Hispanic reporter who tracks ICE agents arrested at protest

DeKalb County police charged Spanish-language immigration reporter Mario Guevara with obstruction of law enforcement officers and pedestrian walking on or along a roadway.

Cops: Woman arrested after shooting ex-boyfriend during highway chase

Senior citizens lead protests in Decatur, rallies across metro Atlanta

Three separate senior groups hold regular rallies to protest Trump administration policies.

The Latest

Demonstrators at Liberty Plaza near the Georgia Capitol on Saturday.

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

A.M. ATL: Chemicals are forever

2h ago

Influential Hispanic reporter who tracks ICE agents arrested at protest

Rhone: Road rules challenge — Atlanta drivers could use a refresher

Featured

Aerial photo shows demonstrators holding signs to oppose Trump’s immigration policies during “No Cake for False Kings” protest on the 17th Street NW Bridge, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Thousands turn out in metro Atlanta; DeKalb immigration protest escalates

The events are taking place on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Route changes for metro Atlanta Xpress commuter buses start Monday

The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, which operates Xpress, has said the changes are necessary because of ridership declines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is quickly assembling All-Star case for Braves

In the last 30 days, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is third in batting average, ninth in home runs, first in on-base percentage and second in slugging and OPS