Police seek clues in 18-year-old’s fatal shooting at NW Atlanta apartments

Police are seeking the public’s help after a teenager was fatally shot last month at an apartment building in northwest Atlanta.

Officers responded shortly after 7 p.m. Sept. 25 to the Pines at Fairfield apartments, located in the 100 block of Fairfield Place in the Dixie Hills neighborhood. At the scene, officers found 18-year-old Amion “Duke” Davis suffering from several gunshot wounds. The teen died at the scene.

Police have not shared information about a suspect, and a motive for the shooting remains unclear. The apartments are a short distance from Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and I-20.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Atlanta police. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

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