On the evening of November 22, 2021, a dispute in Buckhead, Atlanta turned deadly when 24-year-old Oquonzzie S. West was shot around 6:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Park Regency Place, just behind Phipps Plaza. Police say an argument between West and another person escalated to gunfire; West was struck and managed to get into a vehicle but crashed a short distance away. Officers found West deceased at the scene and a child inside the vehicle unharmed. Authorities indicated West and the shooter were acquainted rather than strangers. The investigation identified a suspect, 52-year-old Leatories Carter, who was arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The community held vigils and memorials for West and called for an end to gun violence.

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