Malachi Darrius Lundy was 17 when he was shot and killed on Auburn Avenue in downtown Atlanta on the night of May 21, 2024. Family described him as a beloved son, grandson, brother, and uncle who loved soccer, ran 5Ks, excelled in science and physical education at a Marietta preparatory academy, and hoped to design video games and run a business.

Police say the shooting began around 11:30 p.m. after the owner of a Cadillac confronted three people, including Malachi, who were allegedly breaking into the vehicle near the Municipal Market. The confrontation escalated into an exchange of gunfire; four people were found shot when officers arrived. Malachi was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cadillac owner and the two others with Malachi were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition. It was not immediately clear whether the car owner or the two survivors would face charges.

If anyone was in the area that night or knew Malachi, please share what you remember with investigators.