In the late afternoon of June 27, 2022, a dispute in the parking lot of a Popeyes restaurant in Stone Mountain, Georgia, escalated into a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 25-year-old DeAngelo Taylor. The incident occurred just after 5 p.m. at the fast-food establishment located on Redan Road, near the intersection with South Hairston Road in DeKalb County.
According to reports from the DeKalb County police, an altercation, the origins of which remain unclear, broke out in the
parking lot. During the course of this fight, shots were fired, and Taylor was struck by gunfire. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and the wounded man was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, DeAngelo Taylor succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials began their investigation into the homicide. They confirmed that Taylor's next of kin had been notified of his death. However, at the time of the initial reports, the police had not publicly identified any potential suspects or persons of interest in connection with the deadly shooting. Information regarding any subsequent arrests or the progression of the investigation has not been made publicly available. An obituary for DeAngelo Taylor was published, confirming his passing on June 27, 2022.
