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Tyrese Gibson is deeply remorseful after his dogs killed a neighbor's dog, with his attorney stating he accepts full responsibility and has decided to rehome his dogs to prevent future incidents, while expressing condolences to the affected family.
Eight men in Atlanta reported being drugged, knocked out, and robbed of thousands of dollars after visiting bars in the Buckhead neighborhood, with some alleging they were driven around the city while unconscious. The incidents involved the use of mobile payment apps and credit card fraud, and occurred at several popular bars in the area. The victims described feeling abnormally intoxicated before losing consciousness and waking up with significant financial losses. Despite reporting the crimes to the police and providing evidence, some victims expressed frustration with the police response. The Atlanta Police Department stated that they are actively investigating the cases and urged victims to report crimes quickly to aid in the investigation.
Three people are dead and one is hospitalized after a shooting inside a high-rise apartment complex in Buckhead, Atlanta. The incident occurred during a drug deal that escalated into a shootout. The police are working to confirm the identities of those involved and are urging the public to provide any information that could help prevent similar incidents. The surviving individual's potential charges have yet to be determined.
A car fire in the parking deck of a hotel in Buckhead, Atlanta, forced the evacuation of 64 people and hotel staff. The fire spread to another car and construction materials left by workers. No injuries were reported, and fire investigators are on the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
Sir Elton John is selling his Atlanta home, a 13,300-square-foot luxury condo in the Park Place high-rise residential tower, for just under $5 million. The four-bedroom, seven-bath dwelling features a spacious living room, formal dining room, wood-paneled office/lounge area, grand salon with floor-to-ceiling windows, gym, and spa/massage room. The unit also comes with amenities such as nine reserved parking spaces, private storage units, and wine storage units. John is selling because he no longer needs a touring base in the U.S. and primarily resides in Windsor, England.
Autumn Ernst mourns the loss of her son, Harrison Olvey, a valet who was shot and killed while working in Buckhead. Olvey, described as a hero who didn't seek out violence, was shot after confronting a man breaking into a truck. Arrest warrants have been issued in the case, and the investigation is now being handled by MARTA police. Olvey had recently graduated from Kennesaw State University and was about to start a job with State Farm. His mother is seeking justice for her son's death and hopes that his killer will be found and held accountable. A GoFundMe page has been set up to cover funeral expenses.
Warrants have been issued for a suspect in the deadly shooting of a valet in Buckhead, Atlanta. The victim, Harrison Olvey, was shot while trying to stop a man from breaking into a vehicle near Uptown Atlanta. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and was believed to be driving a newer model Kia with tinted windows. This incident occurred amidst a series of shootings in the city over the Labor Day weekend. Investigations are ongoing.
Arrest warrants have been issued for the alleged shooter in the deadly shooting of a valet in Buckhead. The victim, Harrison Olvey, was working as a valet to earn extra money when he was shot and killed while trying to stop a man from breaking into a truck. Olvey's mother expressed her desire for the shooter to be held accountable and never see the outside of jail again. The family is now raising funds for his funeral expenses.
A man was shot and killed at an apartment complex near the Lindbergh Center MARTA station in Buckhead, Atlanta. The victim was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital, where he later died. The motive is unclear, and police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
A man attempted to rob a nail salon in Buckhead, Atlanta, but was met with apathy from the victims. Security footage shows the man demanding money and threatening the salon's occupants, who ignored him or looked at him in bewilderment. The salon manager even answered a phone call during the attempted robbery. The suspect eventually left with a victim's cellphone. Police have released the footage in hopes of identifying the suspect.
A 30-year-old woman was shot and killed while riding in an Uber SUV in Buckhead, Atlanta. The police believe it was a targeted shooting involving more than one gun and vehicle. The Uber driver was not hurt and is cooperating with the investigation. The incident has forced street closures in the area, and the police are working to determine if it is connected to another nearby shooting.
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith was arrested on traffic charges in Buckhead. The team has acknowledged the legal matter but declined to comment further. No details have been released regarding the reason for the traffic stop.
Lead contamination, a powerful neurotoxin particularly dangerous to children, has been found in the soil of an affluent Buckhead neighborhood in Atlanta, likely from contaminated “fill dirt” used to level the land before the house was constructed in the 1950s. The discovery has created a financial predicament for homeowners, who will have to disclose the contamination to prospective buyers and fear it will be a huge red flag. The EPA has recommended a “time-critical” removal of the dangerous contaminants, but the cleanup will be a tough challenge and cost at least $300,000.