Darrell Foster, a 72-year-old Black man from Atlanta, was fatally shot on the night of January 22, 2026. The shooting occurred in an Atlanta neighborhood and prompted an immediate law enforcement response; investigators opened a homicide inquiry into the circumstances of the killing.

Authorities later identified a person of interest and made an arrest connected to the fatal shooting. Officials have not widely released details about the suspect’s identity or a possible motive as the case moves through the legal system. An obituary for Foster was published and funeral services were scheduled for early February, giving family and friends an opportunity to mourn.

If anyone in the Atlanta area witnessed the shooting or has information about what happened that night, please share tips with investigators.