Atlanta, GA
Atlanta shooting: Everything we know so far about suspect Raïssa Kengne and the three victims
Two individuals are useless and one wounded in what police described as a focused capturing spree in midtown Atlanta on Monday.
Michael Shinners, 60, and Wesley Freeman, 41, had been killed within the assaults, whereas police mentioned they arrested one feminine suspect.
An e-mail from metropolis transit bosses to their workers named the suspect as Raïssa Kengne, whose LinkedIn web page describes her as an data safety auditor dwelling in Atlanta.
Whereas police had been nonetheless investigating the capturing’s motive as of Monday evening, each victims had been named as defendants in a lawsuit apparently filed by Ms Kengne and seen by The Impartial.
Here is every little thing we learn about Raïssa Kengne and the capturing in Atlanta.
What occurred?
The capturing unfolded in two separate areas in midtown Atlanta on Monday.
In response to police, the primary photographs had been fired round 1:45 at a condominium constructing referred to as 1280 West, the place Mr Shinners was discovered useless on the scene and one different sufferer was discovered injured.
Residents instructed native broadcaster CBS 46 that the suspect lived within the condominium constructing, which is identical one given as Ms Kengne’s handle in her lawsuit.
Whereas police had been nonetheless investigating, a second capturing occurred at close by 1100 Peachtree Road, a outstanding skyscraper near bustling Colony Sq., the place Wesley Freeman was shot. He later died of his wounds in hospital.
Officers used Atlanta’s community of safety cameras to trace the suspect, lastly swooping on her on the worldwide terminal of Hartsfield-Jackson Worldwide Airport round 4pm.
The pressure had earlier mentioned it believed the suspect referred to as an app-based taxi service to depart the scene.
In response, police locked down Colony Sq., blocked streets, and instructed native staff to remain inside their buildings.
Who’s the suspect?
Police didn’t identify the suspect on Monday, solely saying she was feminine and releasing blurry CCTV photographs of her.
Nonetheless, based on CBS 46, an e-mail despatched out to workers of Atlanta’s metro rail system, MARTA, named the suspect as Raissa Kengne.
A supply inside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) confirmed that identify to WSB Channel 2, saying Ms Kengne had been arrested by ATF officers with a 9mm Glock pistol in her purse.
Images launched by the police pressure, and one other posted on Twitter by radio host Brian Moote, confirmed a Black lady carrying glasses and a black and white striped shirt surrounded by regulation enforcement officers.
Atlanta police mentioned that they consider the victims had been particularly focused, however are nonetheless searching for a motive.
“We don’t consider these had been random acts of violence,” mentioned interim police chief Darrin Schierbaum at a press convention on Monday afternoon.
He added that officers had recovered the gun used within the capturing on the airport.
What can we learn about Raïssa Kengne?
In response to official sources, not a lot. However a LinkedIn web page apparently belonging to the suspect, and a lawsuit bearing her identify, might present some clues about her actions.
Raïssa Kengne’s LinkedIn web page describes her as an skilled data safety auditor and a graduate of Georgia State College. Her profile image appears much like the picture tweeted by Mr Moote.
Furthermore, within the week main as much as the capturing, Ms Kengne made a collection of LinkedIn posts alleging that she had suffered retaliation for being a whistleblower at her former employer, a significant accounting agency that lists its Atlanta workplace handle as 1100 Peachtree Road.
One submit particularly named her former colleague Wesley Freeman, disparaging his work and accusing him of fraud. Different posts alleged that the corporate had conspired together with her condominium constructing supervisor to interrupt into her dwelling and “delete proof”.
Each Mr Freeman and Mr Shinners had been named as defendants in a 407-page authorized criticism filed by Ms Kengne in Could, claiming that they engaged in a sprawling conspiracy that additionally included her former employer, her former purchasers, considered one of her neighbours, and her personal attorneys.
“This case considerations the retaliation, persecution, harassment, intimidation, threats, housebreaking, laptop hacking, cellphone spoofing, and different assaults the Plaintiff was subjected to upon reporting to the related authorities a violation of [various finance laws],” the criticism reads.
It is not clear how grounded these claims are in actuality, and neither Ms Kengne’s former employer nor her constructing supervisor instantly responded to requests for remark.
Within the model of the lawsuit seen by The Impartial, solely Ms Kengne’s neighbour Justin Mungal had but responded intimately to the lawsuit, calling her criticism a “shotgun pleading” and denying her allegations.
On the official visit to Florida State, Wihtlley Cadeau got that feeling. He knew he had an interest in the Seminoles. He knew the school was high on his list. But after being on campus for about 24 hours, he knew it was where he wanted to be.
The 6-foot-5, 280-pound defensive lineman was offered by Florida State in May and things took off from there.
“I committed to Florida State,” Cadeau told On3.
Other schools like Georgia State, Georgia Tech and Purdue were in contention, but he saw what he was looking for in Tallahassee.
“I love the history behind Florida State. The coaching staff is great too. I have a lot of love for them. The environment and the players fit me too.”
Lawrence Smith took over at Washington High earlier this spring and has enjoyed working with the new commit the last few weeks.
“I love that Wihtlley has kept an open mind when it comes to learning what it takes to be the best he can be,” Smith said. “He has been working really hard on making his weaknesses become strengths and being a better leader. He is always a happy and positive person and genuinely enjoys playing the game of football.”
As severe weather rocked the South this weekend, the metro Atlanta area wasn’t spared. Thunderstorms even brought trees down across Georgia.
Here’s a look at some of the storm damage in our viewing area:
A tree also came down on the tracks, deenergizing the third rail between the Medical Center and Dunwoody MARTA stations. For now, there’s a bus bridge in effect from Medical Center to Sandy Springs until the tree can be moved. There are also delays on the Red line, according to a spokesperson from MARTA.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Residents of a townhome complex in southwest Atlanta say they’re being forced out despite paying rent.
Renters living in Bolden Townhomes, located off Oakland Drive, came together on Friday to demand answers from the property owner about potential evictions and the reasons they’re subjected to living in allegedly “unlivable” conditions.
The townhomes are owned by Bolden Capital Group.
One renter, Ba Ba, said he moved in months ago. He claims he has lived without power and air conditioning, showing us that the lights and other utilities in the home are not functioning.
“Violating my rights, my kids can’t come to see me because my apartment is not in a fair condition to come,” said Ba Ba. “I don’t have air or lights.”
To cook food, he has to get creative, using a can and a portable cooking device typically used for camping.
Ba Ba also pointed us to a note allegedly left on his door by someone who represents the property ownership group. It offered a warning that “any unauthorized entry is trespassing and a violation of law.”
Residents now fear eviction and being left without a place to live.
“I don’t understand how you would take our money and kick us out,” said Martavious Pope, another resident. “I don’t understand that.”
Other residents held a press conference held at the complex on Friday morning and said they have collapsing ceilings and mold; Atlanta News First observed broken glass windows, boarded-up homes, and a lack of lights and air conditioning.
Alison Johnson with the Housing Justice League demands answers from the city and the property owner.
“As we see here, that is not happening,” said Johnson. “There’s been no accountability, no one here to tell the landlords that this is an unjust living situation and tenants should live in these conditions.”
The outcry drew the attention of Atlanta City Council Member Jason Dozier, who called for an investigation into the situation and a halt to any potential evictions. He wants “a swift, coordinated response from the City of Atlanta, including our code enforcement agencies, housing officials, and legal partners.”
Bolden Capital Group said they face “complex challenges” in maintaining Bolden Townhomes. They claim that people are living in homes without proper authorization. The group told us other issues exist, including “utility theft and damage to units” and that “these issues have created difficult and unsafe conditions.”
The group said that it is working with local law enforcement to resolve the situation.
Ba Ba certainly believes he has every right to live in his home. He provided us with what appears to be a lease agreement that he signed with the company, emphasizing that he pays rent to the landlord every month.
“Already hard to find somewhere to stay, and when you do, it’s not even decent,” added Ba Ba.
Bolden Capital Group said there is pending legal action. What that looks like remains unclear.
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