In the late hours of a Tuesday night in downtown Atlanta, the life of Deonte Monaquel Rogers, a 26-year-old male, was tragically cut short. On September 23, 2014, in the area of Piedmont and Auburn avenues, Rogers was shot at least twice in what authorities believed was a targeted attack. Despite the proximity to a hospital, just a few blocks away, the wounds proved fatal.
Witnesses reported seeing two men fleeing the scene, one of whom was carrying a gun.
A witness, Jamar Jackson, told reporters, 'All I saw was two dudes running down the street and one of them had a gun.' In the immediate aftermath, the Atlanta Police Department began their investigation, searching for at least two individuals they believed were responsible for the shooting. They appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects.
Deonte, known to some by the nickname 'Scooter,' was remembered as a special and unique person who was very loved. An obituary described him as a leader, strong and unmoving, with a passion for success. He was a loving son, a husband to his wife, Tuesday Rogers, and a father to six daughters and two sons. His family and friends mourned the sudden and violent loss of a man who they said had a profound and positive presence in their lives.
Despite the initial belief that Deonte Rogers was specifically targeted, and the eyewitness accounts of two suspects, publicly available information and news reports in the years following the incident have not included any updates regarding arrests or the identification of any suspects in his murder. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and the Atlanta community. The appeal for witnesses to come forward in the days after the shooting has not yielded any publicly announced breakthroughs in the investigation.
