Marcus Banks III, 27, was shot late on the night of August 23, 2025, in Atlanta’s Washington Park neighborhood. Police found him with a gunshot wound just before 11:30 p.m.; he was taken to a hospital and later died of his injuries. He is remembered by family as a devoted son, brother and father to his daughter, Cairo Averi Howard, and as someone known for leadership, encouragement and a warm, nurturing spirit.

On September 18, 2025, 28-year-old Rieley Fuller surrendered to authorities at Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters and was charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; he was booked into the Fulton County Jail. The case is now proceeding through the criminal justice system.

Does anyone in Washington Park who was out that night or who knew Marcus have information that could help clarify what happened?