In the early morning hours of November 20, 2022, 23-year-old Shawn Parker, an African American man, was killed in a shooting at the Spectrum on Spring Apartments in Midtown Atlanta. Police responded to a call shortly after 2 a.m. and found two people with multiple gunshot wounds; Parker was later pronounced dead. The other victim was 21-year-old Memphis Waddell.

Family members described Parker as joyful with a heart of gold who loved life, and said he was allegedly killed by someone he considered a friend. A GoFundMe was launched to help cover funeral expenses. That same night, authorities arrested Phillip S. Mills; he was charged with two counts of murder and aggravated assault and booked into the Fulton County jail. The motive has not been released as the investigation continues.

If anyone knew Shawn, Memphis, or saw activity around the Spectrum on Spring that night, please share information with investigators.