In the late evening of September 24, 2019, the life of 31-year-old Donald 'Bo' Glover was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in Decatur, Georgia. An African American male, Glover was found by DeKalb County police in a parking lot on Maypop Lane just after 7 p.m. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
As officers arrived at the scene, they witnessed a blue vehicle speeding away.
This same vehicle was later found about two miles from the scene of the shooting, having crashed into a sign at the Friendly Hills Apartment Homes. The events that transpired left a community in mourning and a family seeking answers and justice for the senseless act of violence that claimed the life of their loved one. The investigation that followed was a significant undertaking for local law enforcement, who were committed to piecing together the events of that tragic evening.
In the days following the shooting, the DeKalb County police made an arrest in connection with Donald Glover's death. Michael Terrell-Wright, 22, was taken into custody and subsequently charged with felony murder and armed robbery. Terrell-Wright was then booked into the DeKalb County Jail. The community held vigils and memorials to honor the memory of 'Bo' Glover, whose death sparked conversations about the impact of gun violence in the Decatur area. The legal proceedings against the suspect were closely followed by a community hoping for a resolution that would bring a measure of closure to those who knew and loved Donald Glover.
