Lawrence Hicks Jr. was 33 when he was shot and killed on the night of August 4, 2021, at the Providence at Cascade apartments on Fairburn Road in southwest Atlanta. Police responded about 10:20 p.m. and found two people with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a nearby hospital; Lawrence Hicks Jr. later died and the second victim was reported in critical condition.

The shooting left family and friends grieving the sudden loss of a man described as being in the prime of his life.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Lawrence Hicks Jr., please come forward to share what you know.