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George Anthony Vela

Death by Force
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George Anthony Vela, a 24-year-old Hispanic male from Mableton, GA, tragically lost his life on July 22, 2019. The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on Hickory Trail. Vela was returning home with his wife and children after watching "The Lion King" when they discovered their home had been burglarized. After the police left, Vela noticed a suspicious car parked nearby. Upon approaching the vehicle and identifying his stolen items inside, he confronted the driver and was fatally shot.

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  • Athens Banner-Herald: Georgia father fatally shot trying to retrieve stolen items
  • WSBTV: Young father trying to get back stolen items gunned down in front of girlfriend
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    Victim Details

    George Anthony Vela

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Mableton

    GA

    2019-07-24

    24

    George

    Anthony Vela

    11/29/2025

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