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Arrest Made in Buckhead Shooting Case, Police Keeping Suspect’s Identity Under Wraps

Atlanta, Georgia – Following a tragic shooting incident that took the lives of two individuals back in May, family members of the victims have reported that an arrest was made in connection to the case. The individual taken into custody remains unnamed at this time as police have not released any information regarding the arrest. The shooting incident occurred on Mother’s Day at a club in Buckhead, where a single perpetrator opened fire, resulting in …

Lawsuit Filed Against Buckhead Lounge After Fatal Shooting: Parents Seek Justice for Daughter’s Death

Atlanta, Georgia – Legal action is escalating against Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead after a tragic shooting last month resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman. Mariam “Mari” Creighton’s parents are seeking compensation for their daughter’s death at the nightclub on May 12. Juan Umberto Creighton and Tracey Eason filed a complaint in Fulton County court, alleging wrongful death and seeking compensatory damages related to the tragic incident. Creighton, a student-athlete at Albany State University, …

Lawsuit Filed Against Buckhead Club After Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Albany State University Volleyball Player and Another Patron

Atlanta, Georgia – Mari Creighton, a rising senior and volleyball player at Albany State University, tragically lost her life at the age of 21 after the devastating events that took place at Elleven45 Lounge on Mother’s Day. The parents of Mari Creighton have taken legal action against the establishment, filing a lawsuit due to the negligence that led to their daughter’s untimely death. The complaint alleges that the defendants failed to prevent an armed individual …

Man fatally stabbed in Buckhead neighborhood, suspect detained: Atlanta Police

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A tragic incident unfolded in the Buckhead district on Sunday afternoon as a man was fatally stabbed, Atlanta Police confirmed. Responding to a call regarding a stabbing near the 700 block of Morosgo Drive NE just before 1:30 p.m., officers discovered a man with a stab wound who was pronounced dead at the scene in the Lindbergh/Morosgo neighborhood of Buckhead. Authorities swiftly took a possible suspect into custody in the vicinity, prompting …

Balloon Release and Vigil to Honor Victim of Deadly Buckhead Shooting

Stockbridge, Georgia – A community in Stockbridge, Georgia is coming together to honor one of the victims of a tragic shooting in Buckhead on May 12. The victim, Creighton, was celebrating her niece’s birthday when violence erupted at the Elleven45 Lounge, resulting in her untimely death. The incident also left her 22-year-old niece, Taylor Holmes, injured. To commemorate Creighton’s life, a balloon release and vigil, titled “21 Shades of Pink,” will take place on Sunday …

Fatal Shooting at Buckhead Nightclub Leaves 2 Dead and 4 Injured, Authorities Probe Incident

Atlanta, Georgia – Two individuals were tragically killed and four others sustained injuries during a shooting incident at a nightclub in the Buckhead neighborhood. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The incident took place late last night, prompting a large response from law enforcement officials and emergency medical services. The nightclub, known for its vibrant nightlife scene, was bustling with patrons when the shooting occurred. Witnesses reported hearing …

Man Indicted for Killing Buckhead Parking Valet Found and Charged

ATLANTA, Ga. – A man has been indicted by a Fulton County grand jury for the killing of a parking valet in Buckhead. Randy King is facing charges for shooting and killing Harrison Olvey back in September. Olvey was in the process of interrupting a car break-in at the parking garage when he was fatally shot. King, who had been on the run for a month, turned himself in to the police. His charges include …