In the early hours of June 19, 2024, the life of Samuel Dorsey III, a 19-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short in Clarkston, Georgia. Just after midnight, Clarkston police officers responded to a call at the Parc 1000 Apartments on Montreal Road. They discovered Dorsey on a sidewalk, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
For months, the investigation into the shooting continued with few public developments. The Clarkston Police Department appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who was present during the shooting to come forward with information. Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta offered a reward of up to $2,000 for tips leading to the arrest and indictment of a suspect. As the case remained unsolved, Dorsey's family and community awaited answers.
A significant breakthrough came nearly two years later. On Thursday, February 26, 2026, 18-year-old Kalil Alfred was taken into custody at a residence in Ellenwood.
The arrest was the result of a coordinated effort by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Clarkston Police Department. Alfred was charged with malice murder in connection with Samuel Dorsey's death and transported to the DeKalb County Jail, where he was held without bond.
The investigation yielded a second arrest the following month. On March 27, 2026, deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Christopher Hodges at an apartment complex in Stone Mountain. Hodges was also charged with malice murder for his alleged role in the shooting. He was arrested without incident and taken to the DeKalb County Jail to be held without bond. As of March 2026, both men were in custody awaiting legal proceedings.
