Lewis Cherry was 65 when he was shot in South Fulton, Georgia, on the afternoon of Friday, February 23, 2024. Police found him at the Freedom Park Apartments on Delano Road and he was transported to a nearby hospital, where his injuries proved fatal.

Authorities opened a homicide investigation but initially released few details about motive or circumstances leading to the shooting. Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta offered a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. Cherry’s daughter, Katrina Cherry, described him as a stern but great man who was always willing to help others and said the family remains confused and devastated.

No arrests had been announced as of early March 2024 and the investigation was ongoing. If anyone has information about what happened at Freedom Park Apartments on February 23, please come forward.