In the late hours of a Wednesday night in Atlanta, Georgia, tragedy struck, forever altering the lives of one family. Lovelace Lamont Shirley, a 39-year-old African American man, was on Macedonia Road in the southeastern part of the city on May 9, 2015, when he became the victim of a fatal act of violence. In what law enforcement has described as an apparent drive-by shooting, Shirley was struck by at least one bullet and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Investigators with the
Atlanta Police Department quickly determined that the shooting was not a random act of violence. They believe that Shirley was the intended target of his assailant or assailants. A woman who was with Shirley at the time of the incident witnessed the horrific event. The suspect reportedly fired several shots in her direction as well, but fortunately, she was not hit. Police have indicated that the person responsible for the shooting may have been driving a white pickup truck.
Despite the initial leads and the belief that Shirley was targeted, the investigation into his murder has grown cold over the years. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The lack of resolution has been a source of ongoing pain and frustration for Shirley's family. In their quest for answers and accountability, they have pursued legal action by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. The community continues to hope that justice will one day be served for Lovelace Lamont Shirley.
