Jerrick Atkinson Jr., a 22-year-old from Atlanta, was killed by gun violence on April 24, 2025. He is remembered by family and friends as bubbly, adventurous, candid and sweet — a Langston Hughes High School graduate described as selfless, generous and dependable. His mother, grandmothers, sisters, brother and a wide circle of relatives and friends are mourning his loss.

The circumstances of his death remain unclear and no information about arrests or suspects has been released. The absence of resolution has deepened the family’s grief and left the community seeking answers.

If anyone knew Jerrick or has information about what happened on April 24, 2025, please come forward with what you know.