In the quiet community of Lithonia, Georgia, the life of 19-year-old Tyler Charles London Swain, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short on March 1, 2022. The teenager was fatally shot during what authorities believe was a transaction for a firearm that took a violent turn. The incident unfolded at a residence in the Place Fontaine area, leaving a family and community to grapple with a senseless loss.
The investigation into Swain's death led authorities to a suspect, another 19-year-old from the neighboring city of Stonecrest. On August 30, 2022, Khyan Bernard Stalling was taken into custody without incident by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. An arrest warrant revealed that the shooting occurred during the course of an alleged gun purchase.
Stalling was subsequently charged with murder in connection with Swain's death. Following his arrest, he was booked into the DeKalb County Jail, where he is being held without the possibility of bond. The legal process is ongoing as the case moves through the court system, with the prosecution aiming to bring justice for Tyler Charles London Swain and his family. The community remains shaken by the violent act that claimed the life of a young man, highlighting the devastating consequences of gun-related disputes.
