Manhunt underway for 21-year-old suspected Conyers shooter, $5K reward

The manhunt continues for the gunman accused of shooting and killing 22-year-old Kaleb King during a social gathering on Tuesday in Conyers.

What we know:

A group had gathered at a home in the Forest Villas duplex community on Forest Villa Drive off Irwin Bridge Road NW for a "chilled night" playing dominoes.

According to the Conyers Police Department, 21-year-old Amir Johnson burst through the front door. 

Amir Johnson

Witnesses, who were inside the home at the time, tell FOX 5 Atlanta that Johnson appeared to target King specifically, firing approximately 10 shots. Seven of those bullets struck King, who died instantly at the scene. Johnson then fled through the back door.

What's next:

Investigators have already searched eight different locations looking for Johnson, who is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Kaleb King

Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding Johnson's whereabouts to contact the Conyers Police Department immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text 678-654-8845.

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Investigators secure the Forest Villas duplex community on Forest Villa Drive following the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Kaleb King on Jan. 14, 2026. (FOX 5)

What we don't know:

A motive for the deadly shooting remains under investigation.

The Source: The Conyers Police Department provided the details for this article. This article has been updated since it was initially published to add names and new details. FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor contributed to this report.

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