Atlanta, GA
Police say pellet gun used in Atlanta man’s murder, family looking for answers
“Why him?” relations of man killed by pellet gun demand solutions
The household of an Atlanta man who was murdered by pellet gun maintain a memorial for his or her cherished one, Horace Meadows Jr. They are saying they’re providing a reward for any data that results in the arrest of his killer.
ATLANTA – Relations of Horace Meadows Jr. gathered Sunday in Downtown Atlanta to pay tribute to him. They arrange a memorial with stuffed animals and flowers on Forsyth Road close to the place he was murdered.
His brother says they’re nonetheless on the lookout for solutions and justice.
“He is undoubtedly going to be missed,” mentioned Harvey Carter, Meadows Jr’s Uncle. “We’ve got a vacation arising that he involves, each Thanksgiving.”
Meadows Jr. was murdered Wednesday afternoon on Forsyth Road in Downtown Atlanta.
Investigators say Meadows was shot with a pellet gun and didn’t survive. The individual accountable remains to be on the run.
“We want any individual to come back ahead and to tell us what occurred why him,” mentioned AC Meadows, Horace’s brother. “He was a humble man; he was a peaceable man.”
His household got here collectively Sunday afternoon close to the place he was shot. They held a balloon launch and arrange a memorial.
They advised FOX 5 he was a veteran. They are saying he suffered from a psychological sickness and was at all times strolling round.
“Junior is understood throughout the world, so for y’all to only stroll up and simply do that to him, for what, what did that show, what did that make you… a coward,” mentioned Nikki Meadows.
Atlanta Police initially mentioned Meadows Jr. was homeless, however his household says that’s not true.
To this point, not quite a lot of data has been launched, however his family members consider the homicide was random and AC has this message for his brother.
“I will not relaxation till we get justice for you,” he mentioned.
Investigators are providing a $2,000 reward on this case and the household says they’re providing $1,000 themselves to assist get some clues. If you already know something, name Crimestoppers.