Jakari Bird Dillard

Death by Force

Jakari Bird Dillard, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 24, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. Jakari was shot and killed at the Anderson Park Recreation Center, a public pool where he was spending time with his family. The incident occurred during a verbal altercation that escalated into violence. Jakari, who was a rising senior at Life Christian Academy, had survived nine heart surgeries throughout his life, making his untimely death even more heartbreaking for his f ...Read More

ajc: Police secure murder warrant in teen’s shooting at NW Atlanta pool

ajc: Police: 17-year-old boy shot to death after argument at Atlanta pool

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