Jerell Tyreek Battle was 20 when he was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the Hidden Village Apartments on Landrum Drive SW in Atlanta. Officers from Atlanta Police Zone 4 responded to a report of a person shot on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at about 12:45 p.m. Medical personnel pronounced Battle dead at the scene; the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him.

The Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit is handling the investigation. The apartment complex has been described as having a history of crime. No motive has been released and no suspects or arrests have been announced. If anyone knew Jerell, witnessed anything around Landrum Drive on May 5, 2024, or has information relevant to the case, please contact investigators.