Mother of Atlanta woman killed in street racing hit-and-run pleads for driver to come forward

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August 26, 2024

Mother of Atlanta woman killed in street racing hit-and-run pleads for driver to come forward

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – It’s not hard to tell that Shantea Reeves was loved. Sunday, her family laid her to rest, after just 32 short years on Earth.

“My daughter was an angel to all. When you’d first meet, she brought a smile to your face,” said Shantea’s mother Della.

The model, actress, best friend and mother was tragically killed on Aug 4. Atlanta police said two cars were racing on I-20 near Moreland Avenue.

Reeves was on the shoulder when she was hit by the car that was in the far-right lane.

“She got ran over several times. I couldn’t even have a regular closed casket like everybody else, because of the fact that she was in pieces,” said Della.

The investigation revealed the drivers were going at least 100 miles per hour and not one of them stopped for her.

“If that person would have just stopped, maybe you wouldn’t have killed her. Maybe she just would have been hospitalized,” said Shantea’s sister Dajiona.

All they now have is precious memories to cherish.

“My daughter was a servant to the community,” said Della.

Her family is hoping someone can come forward to hold the ones responsible, accountable.

“It’s not right to take someone’s life. You don’t have the choice to take someone’s life,” said Dajiona.

“I just want people to come forward. Don’t be scared. I need you to imagine if this was your mother, your sister, your daughter,” said Della.

If you have any information that can help the case, you can call the Atlanta Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS(8477). You can report tips anonymously.

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62-year-old man shot in the back during drive-by shooting in southeast Atlanta

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August 25, 2024

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62-year-old man shot in the back during drive-by shooting in southeast Atlanta

A man was hospitalized after Atlanta police said he was shot during a drive-by shooting Sunday morning.

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At 7 a.m. officers were called to 1518 Jonesboro Road in southeast Atlanta regarding a person shot.

The address appears to be Rio’s Italian Ice & Ice Cream shop.

When police arrived, they found a 62-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his back.

He was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. His identity was not released.

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During the investigation, APD learned that the man was outside the business when he was hit by gunfire which came from a moving vehicle.

The suspects drove away before police arrived. The investigation is ongoing.

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Man in critical condition after fiery car crash, medical emergency in Atlanta

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August 25, 2024

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Man in critical condition after fiery car crash, medical emergency in Atlanta

A man was hospitalized after a fiery crash in southwest Atlanta.

On Thursday, Atlanta police responded to a crash on Fair Street Southwest.

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They arrived at the scene to find a car on fire with a man inside.

The man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

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Investigators believe the man may have had a medical emergency.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Indiana faces Atlanta following Clark’s 23-point game

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August 25, 2024

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Indiana faces Atlanta following Clark’s 23-point game

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Indiana Fever (13-16, 7-8 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (10-18, 4-10 Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever plays the Atlanta Dream after Caitlin Clark scored 23 points in the Fever’s 90-80 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.

The Dream’s record in Eastern Conference games is 4-10. Atlanta gives up 80.1 points and has been outscored by 4.3 points per game.

The Fever’s record in Eastern Conference action is 7-8. Indiana has a 2-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

Atlanta averages 75.8 points per game, 11.2 fewer points than the 87.0 Indiana allows. Indiana averages 82.6 points per game, 2.5 more than the 80.1 Atlanta gives up to opponents.

The teams square off for the third time this season. In the last matchup on June 21 the Fever won 91-79 led by 21 points from NaLyssa Smith, while Tina Charles scored 24 points for the Dream.

TOP PERFORMERS: Charles is averaging 13.9 points and 8.9 rebounds for the Dream.

Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 17.8 points for the Fever.

LAST 10 GAMES: Dream: 3-7, averaging 75.4 points, 37.0 rebounds, 17.8 assists, 6.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 42.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.0 points per game.

Fever: 6-4, averaging 86.3 points, 38.9 rebounds, 20.6 assists, 5.6 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 85.2 points.

INJURIES: Dream: Aerial Powers: out (calf ).

Fever: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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