Omarie Whatley, an 18-year-old African American man from Lithonia, Georgia, was fatally shot on the morning of Friday, April 23, 2021, at about 11:30 a.m. The shooting took place at the Evans Mill Townhomes on Evans Mill Drive. DeKalb County police found three people with gunshot wounds; Whatley was the only victim who died. One other victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and a third suffered minor injuries.

Police have not publicly detailed the circumstances that led to the shooting, and no arrests had been announced in the immediate aftermath. The investigation was reported as ongoing and the community mourned Whatley’s death.

If anyone saw activity around the Evans Mill Townhomes that morning or has information about the shooting, please share it with DeKalb County authorities.