1 teen killed, another injured in Celeste Lane double shooting; hunt for shooter

Deadly SW Atlanta apartment shooting

Police are still searching for whoever opened fire Tuesday afternoon at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex, killing one 19-year-old and injuring another in what investigators believe began as a dispute between two groups.

ATLANTA - Police are still searching for whoever opened fire Tuesday afternoon at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex, killing one 19-year-old and injuring another in what investigators believe began as a dispute between two groups.

Villages of Cascade apartments shooting

What we know:

The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. at the Villages of Cascade apartments on Celeste Lane, near Benjamin Mays High School. 

Officers from Zone 4 arrived to find two 19-year-olds who had been shot. 

One was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.

"One of those individuals was pronounced deceased on scene. The second individual was transported to Grady Hospital in stable condition," said Lt. Andrew Smith with the Atlanta Police Homicide Unit.

Police said the surviving victim was struck in the arm and drove himself to the hospital. 

Maurice Bradley (FOX 5 Atlanta obtained permission from the rights holder. They wished not to be identified.)

Investigators believe the gunfire erupted after a disagreement between two groups. "We do believe that there was a dispute between two groups which ended in the gunfire," Smith said. "Homicide detectives are canvassing to locate video so we can get something out."

Several young people were detained at the scene, though only one person was taken into custody on an unrelated warrant. 

Police said the shooting may have been gang-related, but investigators are still determining the motive.

"We do have our gang unit on scene," Smith said. "We’re still determining the motive as to why the shooting took place, but that is a possibility."

Residents returning home were kept outside the gated community while detectives processed the scene and spoke with witnesses.

Who is Maurice Bradley?

Dig deeper:

The man who died was shot in the head and identified by loved ones as 19-year-old Maurice Bradley.

Officers investigate a shooting at 808 Celeste Lane in the Villages of Cascade apartments in southwest Atlanta on Oct. 7, 2025. (FOX 5)

Family members described him as funny and outgoing but were too distraught to speak on camera.

Officers found the body on the stoop of one unit as police shut down the complex for hours. 

What we don't know:

Police have not said what sparked the argument between the two groups or how many people were involved in the shooting.

Officers investigate a shooting at 808 Celeste Lane in the Villages of Cascade apartments in southwest Atlanta on Oct. 7, 2025. (FOX 5)

Investigators have not confirmed whether any weapons were recovered or if surveillance footage captured the gunfire. 

Authorities also have not released a suspect description or said whether they believe more than one person opened fire.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.