Suspect Arrested for June Homicide in Atlanta

On July 23, 2024, Atlanta Police Zone 5 officers were flagged down by a MARTA Police officer regarding a suspect wanted for a homicide that occurred at 125 Ted Turner Dr. SW. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Mikiel Moore, was detained and charged with murder. He was transported to Fulton County Jail.

The crime took place on the morning of June 18, 2024, when officers responded to a report of a person down at 125 Ted Turner Dr. SW. Upon arrival, they found an unresponsive male lying at the base of a stairway. Grady EMS pronounced the individual deceased. The victim was identified as 41-year-old Jeylani Mohamed, an immigrant from Somalia. The investigation, including a review of video footage, showed that Mohamed beaten to death.