Three Arrested After Fatal Buckhead Apartment Shooting
Three Arrested After Fatal Buckhead Apartment Shooting
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Atlanta officers responded at approximately 1:39 a.m. and found Myers suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking deck at 2171 Peachtree Road; Grady EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.
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Police said the surveillance footage supplied by Mezzo management covered “key spots” and helped investigators quickly connect the suspect vehicle to the shooting.
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The injured friend was described by police as an associate of Myers and sustained injuries considered not life-threatening; authorities did not disclose how those injuries occurred.
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Mezzo Luxury Apartment Homes is a 20-story residential tower with 94 rental units, located at 2171 Peachtree Road NW in Buckhead and within the Atlanta Police Department’s Zone 2 patrol area.
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in a parking garage at the Mezzo Apartment Complex in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood early Friday morning during what police say was an armed robbery. WSB-TV reported that officers responded around 1:39 a.m. and found Jonquail Myers suffering from a gunshot wound at the luxury complex on Peachtree Road. Authorities also said a friend of Myers was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police used surveillance footage from the apartment building to track down a Chevrolet Impala connected to the shooting. CBS News reported that officers located the vehicle in Cobb County and arrested three occupants after a police chase. Brian Wingo, Charles Lewis, and Ky-Mani Goodings were charged with murder and armed robbery.
Shooting Erupts During Robbery at Luxury Complex
The incident unfolded in the parking deck of Mezzo Luxury Apartment Homes, a 20-story residential tower with 94 units located at 2171 Peachtree Road NW. 11Alive described it as a deadly shooting at the Buckhead high-rise. Myers was a resident of the complex. First responders arrived at 1:39 a.m. and found him with a gunshot wound. Grady EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.
A companion of Myers was also injured during the robbery but did not sustain gunshot wounds. Hoodline noted the friend was transported to a hospital for treatment of those other injuries. Police have not disclosed the exact nature of the associate's injuries or how they occurred during the incident.
Surveillance Footage Led Police to Suspect Vehicle
Investigators worked quickly using security camera recordings provided by Mezzo management. WSB-TV reported that the surveillance footage covered key areas of the complex and helped authorities identify a Chevrolet Impala linked to the shooting. The vehicle was spotted in Cobb County, a neighboring area northwest of Atlanta.
Officers tracked down the Impala and pursued the vehicle. Police arrested the three occupants during the chase. CBS News stated that Brian Wingo, Charles Lewis, and Ky-Mani Goodings were each charged with murder and armed robbery in connection with the killing.
Investigation Continues Into Buckhead Shooting
The Mezzo Apartment Complex is located within Atlanta Police Department's Zone 2 patrol area in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood. The shooting marks another violent incident in an area known for luxury residential and commercial properties. Police have not released additional details about the motive beyond describing it as an armed robbery.
The three suspects remain in custody facing murder and armed robbery charges. CBS News and WSB-TV both reported that investigators continue gathering evidence. The Atlanta Police Department has not announced charges for other potential suspects or indicated whether more arrests are expected.
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