On a summer afternoon in Atlanta, the life of a young man was tragically cut short in a targeted act of violence. Demarquez Mobley, a 26-year-old male also known as 'Lil Quezo,' was found shot to death on July 5, 2020, near a grocery store in the Carey Park neighborhood. The incident, which occurred in the 2500 block of Center Street NW, was part of what was described as the deadliest weekend of that year in the city.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, it appeared that Mobley
was the intended victim. Investigators believe he was followed by two male assailants who then produced firearms and shot him multiple times. Responding to a homicide call around 3 p.m., officers discovered Mobley deceased at the scene.
In the days following the shooting, authorities released images of one of the potential suspects in the hope that the public could help identify him. A reward was also offered to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Initially set at $2,000, the reward was later increased to $10,000 for information that could lead to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for Mobley's death.
Despite the release of the suspect's photos and the significant financial incentive, the case has grown cold. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the murder of Demarquez Mobley. The identities of the two gunmen remain unknown, and a motive for the targeted shooting has not been released. The investigation into his death continues, leaving his family and community searching for answers and justice.
