In the late hours of a Tuesday night in downtown Atlanta, the life of Deonte Monaquel Rogers, a 26-year-old male, was cut short by gunfire. On September 23, 2014, in the vicinity of Piedmont and Auburn avenues, Rogers was shot at least twice. Despite being only a few blocks from a hospital, the injuries he sustained proved to be fatal.
Authorities who responded to the scene were quick to believe that Rogers had been specifically targeted.
The initial investigation pointed toward a search for at least two individuals who were seen fleeing the area immediately after the shooting. A witness reported seeing two men running from the scene, with one of them carrying a gun. In the immediate aftermath, the Atlanta Police Department appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects. They urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
Deonte, who was born on October 8, 1987, was remembered by his loved ones as a special and unique person who was deeply loved. Known to some by the nickname 'Scooter,' given to him by his grandmother, he was described as a leader who was strong and unmoving. He had a passion for success and held aspirations of being a loving son, a wonderful husband, and a heroic father. His death left behind a large family, including his wife, Tuesday Rogers, and their eight children.
Despite the initial belief that the shooting was a targeted act and the search for two suspects, there have been no publicly available updates regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the years that have followed. The case of who was responsible for the death of Deonte Monaquel Rogers remains without a public resolution.
