On a street in Decatur, Georgia, the life of 32-year-old Michael Antoine Andrew Thomas was cut short by gunfire on March 29, 2021. The specific details surrounding the shooting that led to the death of the Morrow, Georgia, man have remained largely out of the public eye. His passing was noted in his obituary and on a national gun violence memorial, both confirming the date and cause of his death.
On the day of Thomas's death, DeKalb County was the scene of another fatal shooting.
In a separate incident, a homeowner, Joseph Schaber, shot and killed 58-year-old William Stevenson. Schaber alleged that he believed Stevenson was attempting to break into his home. This event drew media attention, with details of the homeowner's arrest on a felony murder charge being reported.
Despite the coverage of the other homicide in the county on the same day, information regarding the investigation into the death of Michael Antoine Andrew Thomas has not been widely publicized. There have been no reports of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his killing. The narrative of what transpired and the subsequent investigation, if any, remain undisclosed to the public. The case is one of many unsolved homicides that have contributed to a rise in violent crime in the area.
