In the early morning hours of November 9, 2020, Richard 'Lil Slick Rick' Giles, a 27-year-old male from College Park, was fatally shot in the parking lot of Voo 2, a sports bar on Campbellton Road in Atlanta. Another man was also shot during the incident but survived his injuries. Giles, known to his loved ones as 'Lil Slick Rick,' was a father to a young son.
The investigation into the shooting continued for several months.
In July 2021, authorities made an arrest in connection with Giles' death. Charles Edward Carlisle was taken into custody and booked into the Fulton County jail. He faced multiple charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Following the incident, the Atlanta Police Department worked with Giles' family to gather more information and seek justice.
In the aftermath of the shooting, a civil lawsuit seeking $10 million in damages was filed on behalf of Richard Giles' estate against the nightclub's owners and employees. The lawsuit alleged that the establishment was negligent in providing adequate security, citing a history of criminal activity at the location. The suit claimed that this negligence contributed to Giles' wrongful death and resulted in medical and funeral expenses for his family. The lawsuit was later dismissed without prejudice in February 2024.
