Michael Heard, 35, was found dead in his Atlanta apartment in the early hours of August 14, 2020. A cousin discovered his body in the bedroom at Kings Glen Apartments on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; Atlanta Police responded about 12:15 a.m. and the Homicide Unit identified a fatal gunshot wound to Heard’s head.

Detectives say evidence at the scene suggested the killer was not a stranger and that Heard appeared comfortable with the person who shot him, but the motive and the number of people involved have not been released. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open; the Atlanta Police Department and Crime Stoppers are offering up to a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

His mother, Marvaleen James, has spoken publicly about her grief and urged anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Michael or has relevant information, please contact the Atlanta Police Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.