Gary Tyner, 23, was fatally shot on a Tuesday evening in June 2023 at the Metropolitan Garden Homes apartments on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in northwest Atlanta. Atlanta police officers responded to a call about 9:20 p.m., found Tyner with multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene; the Fulton County Medical Examiner later confirmed his identity.

Tyner was described as a talented, respectful young man and a former quarterback for Charles Drew High School. His high school athletic director and coach remembered him as a fierce competitor who encouraged teammates and made a positive impact on and off the field.

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating. As of initial reports, no arrests had been announced, no motive had been determined, and no suspect information had been released. If anyone knew Gary or has information about what happened that night, please share what you can with investigators.