Crime & Public Safety

East Point police seek help identifying suspects in July homicide at apartments

Hester Zakevius, 20, was killed July 14 at the Elite at Lakeview apartments in East Point, police said.
Hester Zakevius, 20, was killed July 14 at the Elite at Lakeview apartments in East Point, police said.
Nov 16, 2023

Officials are asking for help in identifying any suspects connected to a fatal shooting at an East Point apartment complex in July.

Police investigators and Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of anyone tied to the death of Hester Zakevius.

The 20-year-old was found shot July 14 on the side of a building at the Elite at Lakeview apartments at 3200 Lakeview Place, according to police. Officials were able to determine that Zakevius was lured outside by “something or someone” around 8:20 a.m. and then shot. He was later pronounced dead.

Authorities have not provided a motive in the case and no information was released on what may have led to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact East Point police at 404-761-2177. Tipsters can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

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Caroline Silva is a Breaking News reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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