Taurus Jefferies Jr., 25, was shot fatally in Atlanta on April 6, 2022. He was pursuing a music career and continuing his education, and had lived in Atlanta since age 13. Family members described him as a beloved influence, and his mother Regina Whittier traveled from Alabama to the city after his death.

The shooting occurred just before noon near the Ellington Apartments at 17th Street and Mecaslin Street, near Atlantic Station. Security footage showed Jefferies walking with another man; the footage captures one man placing a hand on the other’s shoulder, at which point the second individual appears to draw a firearm. Jefferies drove himself to a nearby hospital after being critically wounded but died shortly after arrival.

The Atlanta Police Department identified 23-year-old D’angelo Maddix as the primary suspect and issued a Be On The Lookout notice, offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Charges sought included murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Does anyone who knew Taurus or who was near 17th and Mecaslin on April 6 have information to share?