Man Killed by Fire Extinguisher During Domestic Dispute in Atlanta; Deemed Justifiable Homicide

A man who allegedly arrived armed with a firearm to confront his estranged wife was killed after being struck with a fire extinguisher during a struggle with family members in Atlanta’s Buckhead area on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Atlanta Police have preliminarily determined the incident to be a justifiable homicide.

Around 11:39 p.m., Atlanta Police officers responded to a “dispute with a weapon” call at the Cortland Peachtree Battle apartments, located at 2420 Peachtree Road NW. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male lying on the floor outside an apartment, suffering from head injuries. He was not alert, conscious, or breathing, and was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the deceased arrived at the location armed with a firearm to confront his wife, with whom he was currently going through a divorce. Additional family members present at the home attempted to disarm him. During the attempt to disarm the man, the firearm discharged, though no one was struck by gunfire. The deceased was then struck over the head with a fire extinguisher, resulting in his fatal injuries.

Police have not revealed the identities of those involved.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene to investigate. Further investigation led to the preliminary conclusion that this incident was a justifiable homicide.