On a late spring evening in northwest Atlanta, the life of Anthony Roy Dennis, a 45-year-old male, was cut short by a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at a residence located off Woodrow Street. Atlanta Police Department officers responded to a call regarding a shooting just before 8:15 p.m. and discovered Mr. Dennis at the scene.
He was pronounced dead.
During the initial investigation, police detained another man who was present at the home. A woman who witnessed the shooting was also interviewed by the authorities. However, at the time, law enforcement did not release the names of the individual who was detained or the witness. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, it remained unclear whether any charges had been filed in connection with the death of Anthony Roy Dennis.
An obituary described Anthony Roy Dennis as a loving father and a family man who was an active and cherished member of his community. He had been an employee with Orkin for over two decades and was a dedicated member of his church for 17 years. He was also passionate about coaching youth football. He is remembered by his three sons, his parents, a granddaughter, and his former wife, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
