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Anthony Brooks

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Nov 10, 2016

Victim Details

Anthony Brooks

Male

Black / African American

Atlanta

GA

2016-11-10

50

Anthony

Brooks

07/20/2026

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In the chill of a November evening in 2016, a 50-year-old man named Anthony Brooks, a beloved figure in his southwest Atlanta community, found himself in a fatal confrontation at a Shell gas station on Campbellton Road. Known for his willingness to always lend a hand, Brooks was a familiar and welcome presence to many in the neighborhood. That night, his life was tragically cut short in an act of violence that stemmed from his attempt to address a series of local crimes.

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  • WSBTV: Two young teens sought in murder of beloved community figure
  • ajc: Gas station shooting in southwest Atlanta leaves man dead
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