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Published on February 10, 2025
21-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Connection to Fatal Atlanta ShootingSource: Wikipedia/U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Further developments have arisen in the case of the fatal shooting that transpired late last year in Atlanta. As per the Atlanta Police Department's recent update, Tyshier Denike, age 21, has been arrested in connection to the homicide that took place at 1240 Oakland Drive SW on October 5, 2024. Atlanta Police, with aid from the Clayton County Sheriff's Office and Clayton County Police Department, apprehended Mr. Denike last Friday.

Mr. Denike is currently facing charges including Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. He was transported to a Fulton County Jail, where he will undergo processing. This arrest marks a significant step in an ongoing investigation into a violent incident that shocked the local community and ended in tragedy.

The original incident occurred on the afternoon of October 5, when Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers responded to reports of a person shot. At the scene, they discovered a 28-year-old male victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and unfortunately was pronounced deceased by medical on-scene personnel. The early investigation triggered a full response from the Atlanta Police Department's SWAT Team.