A 19-year-old male, Tyriq Scales, tragically lost his life on August 10, 2020, following a shooting at a house party in northwest Atlanta. The festive gathering turned violent, and when law enforcement officers arrived at the home located in the 1400 block of Norris Place, they found Scales in the front yard, having succumbed to his injuries. Another man was also wounded during the incident and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
In the days that followed the deadly
shooting, investigators worked to piece together the events that led to the violence. Their efforts culminated in the arrest of 27-year-old De'Aundre Gearing on August 17, 2020. Gearing was taken into custody and faced multiple charges in connection with the shooting, including murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery. While an arrest has been made, the specific circumstances that precipitated the gunfire at the party have not been made public.
