A 16-year-old from Lithonia, Nasir Davis, was shot and killed during a party in the 1900 block of Scenic Highway in Snellville on February 17, 2024. Snellville officers arriving about 10:45 p.m. heard gunfire and found Davis with a gunshot wound to his chest; he died after being taken to a local hospital.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation took over the homicide probe at the Snellville department’s request and identified 17-year-old Keegan Gates of Decatur as the suspected shooter. Investigators say Gates and Davis knew each other and that Gates allegedly shot Davis during an altercation. Gates was arrested and booked into the Gwinnett County Jail on February 19, 2024, facing felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a felony and possession of a firearm by a person under 18.

Authorities also obtained a warrant for Lakeisha Freeman, who was later charged with willful obstruction of law enforcement and tampering with evidence after investigators allege she told her son to delete cellphone texts and social media content she knew were relevant. The family described Davis as being in good spirits before the party turned deadly.

If anyone attended the gathering or has information about the shooting, please come forward.