Douglas Bernard Grant, Jr., 52, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Monday, May 29, 2023, in the 3800 block of Emerald North Drive in Decatur. DeKalb County Police were called about 3 a.m.; officers say a man at the scene told them he and Grant had been in an altercation that turned fatal and Grant suffered gunshot wounds.

The man at the scene was identified as 47-year-old Timothy Butler and was arrested; he was taken to DeKalb County Jail and later charged with felony murder in connection with Grant’s death. The investigation into what led to the confrontation is ongoing. A celebration of life for Grant was held June 10, 2023, at Crown of Glory Church International in Decatur.

If anyone knew Douglas Grant or has information about the events on Emerald North Drive that night, please share what you know.