Homer Thirkield

Murdered
Case Description
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On June 10, 2016, Homer Thirkield, 19, was fatally shot in southwest Atlanta. The incident occurred near Sylvan Road, where witnesses reported hearing about 10 gunshots. Thirkield had walked out of a house when someone opened fire. After being shot, he was placed in a vehicle, and the driver attempted to take him to a hospital. However, the car stopped on the downtown connector, and the driver flagged down an ambulance before fleeing. Authorities continued their investigation into the circumstan ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Homer Thirkield

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Atlanta

    GA

    2016-06-10

    19

    Homer

    Thirkield

    10/07/2024


    Area Body Found:
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