Charlie Dino Carter, 45, was killed on the evening of Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Scottdale, Georgia. He was visiting family at the Oak Forest Apartments on Hatton Drive when a dispute between two other people escalated into gunfire; Carter, described as an innocent bystander, was struck and died at the scene. He is remembered by family as a husband and father who loved his mother, siblings, nieces, and nephews; loved ones held a vigil and balloon release and called for an end to gun violence.

The DeKalb County Police Department opened an investigation and one person was taken into custody in connection with the shooting, though the individual’s identity and any charges were not immediately released as the probe continued. Authorities asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with DeKalb County police.