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Police name teen killed near South Fulton park during 'Stop the Violence' rally

By and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  April 25, 2022 11:15pm EDT
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Teen killed in shooting during rally to stop gun violence

Investigators in South Fulton are trying to figure out who shot and killed a teen in broad daylight at a park. The rally organizer is stunned by the turn of events.

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - South Fulton police said a teen died in a shooting near a popular park.

Police said 18-year-old Malik Hambrick died Sunday in a shooting at Welcome All Park during a rally calling for an end to gun violence. 

"As soon as I got finished speaking, I heard gunshots. I walked over and saw a young man in a pool of blood," said South Fulton City Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis.

Councilwoman Willis condemned the shooting. The rally was in memory of a man who died in a shooting about 11 years ago. 

"I was present in the park during the shooting. I am devastated, sad, and disappointed that this happened to the victim and the victim’s family," said Willis, in part. "What happened yesterday does not represent who we are and what we strive to be in this community."

The grandmother of four said people immediately started running. 

Man dead after shootout at Welcome All Park

According to South Fulton Police, the victim and another man pulled out guns and began shooting after an argument broke out among the two individuals.

Police said the shooting happened Sunday afternoon in the 4200 block of Will Lee Road.

"It was terrifying to know someone lost their loved one under the same thing we were out there talking about put the guns down. Stop the violence," Connecting Links for change founder Shirley Stembridge remarked," Willis said.

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Police said no one is in custody, but they have promising lead.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS(8477).