In what has been described as a territorial dispute between rival motorcycle clubs, Anthony Hearns was fatally shot in Forest Park, Georgia. The incident, which also resulted in the death of another man, Isiah Mack, and injured two others, occurred at a large motorcycle gathering with nearly 200 people in attendance. The violence erupted following a verbal altercation at the event, which was being held at an unlicensed business on 1st Street near Jones Road.
Authorities have characterized the shooting as a targeted attack stemming from a rivalry between the Outcast Motorcycle Gang and the Wheels of Soul Motorcycle Club. Hearns and Mack were identified as members of the Philadelphia-based Wheels of Soul, who were reportedly attempting to establish a presence in the Atlanta area. This move was met with resistance from the Atlanta-based Outcast Motorcycle Gang, who, according to the Forest Park Police Chief, did not want to relinquish their territory, leading to the violent confrontation.
In the aftermath of the shooting, several alleged members of the Outcast Motorcycle Gang have been apprehended and are facing serious charges. Donnell McKnight, also known as '1HQ,' and Nigel Blackwood, known as 'Railroad,' were among the first to be charged with malice murder and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. Interestingly, both McKnight and Blackwood were among the two individuals injured during the shootout and were arrested after being released from the hospital.
Further investigation led to the arrest of a third suspect, Marvin Judge, who was also charged with felony murder and violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. Two other alleged Outcast members, Shawn Levone Harper and Andrew Young, have also been indicted in connection with the fatal shooting. The business where the shooting took place has since been shut down by the city, and the property owner has been cited for operating without a license as the investigation into the incident and the activities of the motorcycle clubs continues.
