Kevin Quillian, 40, was killed after an altercation at a Cedartown residence on the afternoon of Friday, October 9, 2020. The University of Georgia School of Pharmacy graduate was struck by a single gunshot in the upper leg while at 201 LaVista Avenue. He managed to run toward a nearby Holiday Inn Express seeking help but died at the scene.

Police identified Kevin’s father, Dillard Quillian, as the shooter. Dillard remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities; he was arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail on a charge of felony aggravated assault and later released on a $10,100 bond. The investigation into what led to the fatal domestic dispute was ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the events at 201 LaVista Avenue or saw Kevin between the residence and the Holiday Inn Express, please share what is known.