On June 22, 2015, 19-year-old Malik Dean Anthony Muschett was shot during a fight at a gathering in the yard of a residence in the Enclave at High Gate subdivision in Covington, Georgia. Deputies from the Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded; Muschett was taken to Newton Medical Center and pronounced dead.

A few days after the shooting, 19-year-old Antoine Smith of Conyers was identified as the alleged shooter and was taken into custody following a vehicle chase. He was charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and engaging in criminal street gang activity. Three other men were also arrested: 22-year-old Rodney Turk of Covington on charges including tampering with evidence, criminal street gang activity, and making false statements; 22-year-old Ladarious Boswell of Covington on a parole violation; and 19-year-old Antavis Clark of Lithonia on charges tied to the vehicle pursuit such as fleeing and attempting to elude, aggressive driving, and reckless driving.

The motive for the altercation and the exact sequence of events that led to Muschett’s death have not been detailed publicly. If anyone knew Malik, attended that gathering, or has information about what happened that evening, please come forward.