To help two families get justice, Atlanta police are donating $50,000 in hard currency.
The culprit who injured a third adolescent and killed two teenagers is being sought after by investigators.To help two families get justice, Atlanta police are donating $50,000 in hard currency.
Friends, neighbors, and family are now supporting the two mothers who are grieving an unfathomable loss, and the community is hoping that the cash prize will result in an early arrest.
To support 12-year-old Dj Dontavious Davis and 13-year-old Jakody Davis, a large group of friends, relatives, and neighbors convened on Sparks Street in southwest Atlanta on Wednesday.
Along with their just turned 13-year-old pal Lamon Freeman, both teenagers were shot outside an apartment building early on Tuesday morning.
A local priest led a prayer during the balloon release event, saying, “Lord Jesus we just ask you for help. We pray lord that you would come quickly, that you would help us and bring healing, that you would bring peace to a grief-stricken community.”
According to family friends, Dontavious and his brother Jakody went to the Sparks Street apartment to wish Freeman a happy birthday. As the three boys were about to leave the building, they heard gunshots.
The gunman claimed the lives of Freeman and Jakody.
“It was a joy to have Jakody in our lives. To take him to church with us,” a local pastor stated. Dontavious, Jakody’s brother, arrived to the hospital and is currently recuperating.
Many mothers in the community are hoping that the $50,000 prize that police are giving for information that results in an arrest would bring justice.
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Mothers Against Gang Violence Spokesperson Tekesia Shields stated, “The suspect needs to be arrested but unfortunately money doesn’t bring their kids back, money doesn’t take the pain away, and money doesn’t solve the solution.”
Anyone with information about this crime can text CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637), call the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), or provide an anonymous report online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org.
The Homicide Unit of the Atlanta Police Department can also receive tips directly at (404) 546-4235. No name or other identifying information is required in order to be eligible for the up to $50,000 reward.
