Atlanta Police Department: Update: Significant Homicide Arrest: 20 Vanira Ave. SW

Press release from the Atlanta Police Department:

07/02/2021

Case Update: #211750038

The Atlanta Police Department is pleased to announce an update in a homicide that occurred on June 24th, 2021, at the location of 20 Vanira Ave. SW. On July 2nd, 2021, Investigators arrested Ms. Sequoyah Howard. (DOB 1/89) She was charged with Felony Murder and transported to the Fulton County Jail without incident.

Previously Released:

On Thursday June 24, 2021, at around 12:30am officers responded to a person shot call at an apartment complex at 20 Vanira Ave SW. On scene officers found an adult male deceased with a gunshot wound. Preliminary investigation found that the male was involved in a dispute with a female acquaintance during which he was shot. The female acquaintance is cooperating with police and the Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation.

Please keep in mind that this is preliminary information and may change as the investigation progresses and new information is discovered.

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