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Tyriq Scales

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Aug 10, 2020

Victim Details

Tyriq Scales

Male

Black / African American

Atlanta

GA

2020-08-10

19

Tyriq

Scales

07/08/2026

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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.

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  • ajc: Man accused in fatal shooting of 19-year-old at NW Atlanta house party
  • ajc: UPDATE: Officials ID teen shot, killed at NW Atlanta house party
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