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Justin Rock Powell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Justin Rock Powell, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 17, 2022, in a shooting incident in southwest Atlanta. The incident occurred at the Retreat at Greenbriar Apartments, where Justin and his best friend, 14-year-old Malik Grover, were among the victims of a violent shootout. The shooting, which took place around 5 p.m., resulted in the deaths of both Justin and Malik, while three other children, aged 11 and 15, were injured and required hospitalization. ...Read More
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  • 11Alive.com: 14 and 16-year-old killed, 3 kids hurt in shootout in Atlanta's Greenbriar neighborhood, APD says
  • WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta: Teens killed in shootout at southwest Atlanta apartment complex identified
    • Victim Details

    Justin “Rock” Powell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Atlanta

    GA

    2022-12-17

    16

    Justin

    Rock Powell

    11/23/2025

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    I've been following the case of Justin Rock Powell and Malik Grover and it truly got me thinking abo... ...Read More
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