South Fulton police continue searching for shooter who killed 2 teens

Gunman sought in South Fulton double teen killing

South Fulton police are searching for a suspect after 16-year-old Shamari Smart and 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter were fatally shot Tuesday night.

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - Police are still searching for a shooter who killed two teenagers in a South Fulton subdivision Tuesday night.

What we know:

Officers responded to the 4200 block of Fortune Point in the Cooks Landing neighborhood just before 8:30 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police discovered two teenage victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical responders rushed both teens to a nearby hospital, but authorities confirmed that neither survived their injuries.

Investigators focused much of their overnight efforts on a white sedan, which was seen being towed from the crime scene. 

Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs expressed heartbreak over the "devastating loss" and emphasized that the city is working closely with law enforcement to secure updates.

The Fulton County medical examiner released the names and ages of the teenagers on Wednesday morning. They were identified as 16-year-old Jamauri Smarr and 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter. 

"My heart goes out to the families of these young victims and the entire community as we grapple with this," the mayor said, adding that despite the tragedy, South Fulton remains one of the safest cities in the state.

South Fulton mayor responds to shooting

South Fulton Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs is responding to a double shooting that took the lives of two teenagers on Tuesday night. The shooting happened in the Cooks Landing subdivision. 

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"I am deeply saddened by the shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers Tuesday night, around 8:25 p.m. in the Cooks Landing subdivision. My heart goes out to the families of these young victims and the entire community as we grapple with this devastating loss.

As mayor, I am in direct contact with our police commanders and the director of public safety, and I am closely monitoring this situation as it develops. At this time, details remain limited, but I want residents to know that our law enforcement officers are actively investigating this incident and are committed to identifying the individual or individuals responsible and bringing them to justice.

While this is a painful moment for our city,  I want to reassure our residents that South Fulton remains one of the safest cities in Georgia. We will not waver in our commitment to public safety and will continue working diligently to protect all who call South Fulton home."

What they're saying:

"When I heard what happened, I was kind of shocked," Jarvis Penn said.

Penn got to know Jeremiah Carter while he worked as a videographer for the Ellenwood Elite Gators youth football team.

He says Carter was a key part of the roster.

What we don't know:

Police have not offered a possible motive for the shooting and it's unknown if the teenagers lived in the neighborhood where they were killed. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact the South Fulton Police Department.