Stanley Kitchens, 35, was fatally shot on March 24, 2026, in the northwest quadrant of Atlanta, Georgia, in an incident described as the Deadly Vine City market shooting. Reports say the shooting left the community shocked and that Kitchens died after being wounded by gunfire.

Police have identified two people as persons of interest and are actively investigating. Authorities have not released a motive and are asking the public for information; descriptions of the persons of interest have been circulated to encourage witnesses to come forward.

Family and friends are mourning while investigators continue to piece together what happened that day. If anyone has information about the shooting or the whereabouts of the persons of interest, contact the Atlanta Police Department.