In the early morning hours of May 17, 2021, the city of Atlanta was in the grip of a violent series of events. Keith Lamont 'Slab' Sharpe, a 43-year-old African American male, became one of the victims in a string of deadly shootings that unfolded across the city in a brief, three-hour period. His life was cut short inside the Azule Restaurant and Lounge on Piedmont Road.
It was there, at approximately 4:20 a.m., that police discovered Sharpe's body in the bathroom; he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation into Sharpe's death, which was immediately classified as a homicide, began to piece together the chaotic moments leading to the discovery. Witnesses reported hearing the sound of gunshots and seeing a vehicle speeding away from the area shortly after the incident. The Atlanta Police Department launched a full investigation, collecting forensic evidence from the scene to shed light on the circumstances of the fatal shooting. Despite their efforts and the identification of two persons of interest in the case, no arrests have been made.
The investigation into the murder of Keith Lamont Sharpe remains open and active. Law enforcement officials continue to seek leads and have urged the public to come forward with any information that might help bring those responsible to justice. In the absence of any arrests or significant legal proceedings, Sharpe's family and friends have been vocal in their calls for justice, hoping for a resolution to the senseless act of violence that took his life. The case has highlighted broader concerns about gun violence and community safety within the Atlanta area.
