On September 23, 2023, 20-year-old Jakobi Slim Maddox was killed in a midday shootout on Evans Street in Atlanta’s West End. The exchange of gunfire, at about 1:25 p.m., also killed 17-year-old Derrion Johnson and 38-year-old Jarvis Scott. Family described Maddox as a tall, gentle giant and he was a new father to a one-year-old son.

Atlanta police say the confrontation began when Jarvis Scott approached Maddox and Johnson and opened fire; Johnson returned fire. All three men were struck and died at the scene. An incident report identified Scott as the primary aggressor and indicated Scott’s death will be classified as a felon killed by private citizen, suggesting self-defense by the others. The motive remains unclear and Scott’s relationship with Maddox and Johnson is not known.

If anyone knew Jakobi Slim Maddox or was in the area that afternoon, can you share what you remember?