Nikita Thomas was a 34-year-old 911 dispatcher for the Atlanta Police Department who died after an attempted carjacking near Greenbrier Mall in Atlanta. She, her boyfriend, and her 13-year-old son were leaving the mall when armed men allegedly ambushed their vehicle and demanded money. A chase followed; during the pursuit Nikita’s boyfriend, who was driving, was fatally shot but continued to drive a short distance before the SUV struck a MARTA bus. The collision killed Nikita; her son survived.

The Atlanta Police Department opened an investigation into the double homicide and attempted robbery and appealed for information, offering a reward. As of the last available reports, no arrests, suspect identifications, or charges have been publicly reported in connection with these deaths. If anyone has information that could help identify those responsible, please share it with investigators.