A midday shooting in Atlanta’s West End turned deadly on September 23, 2023, when a targeted attack left three men dead, including 17-year-old Derrion Johnson. Police say the incident happened around 1:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Evans Street near Mall West End. Johnson drew a weapon and returned fire; all three were struck in the torso and later died.

Authorities have described Scott as the primary aggressor and classified his death as a felon killed by private citizen, characterizing Johnson’s response as defensive. The motive for the initial attack has not been determined. Maddox, known as Slim, was a new father to a one-year-old son. The community and the victims’ families have called for an end to gun violence as the investigation continues.

If anyone has information about the events on Evans Street that afternoon, please share what is known.