In response to the shooting, the family:
A gathering assembled close to the shooting area after the event. Although they refused to provide their names, they claimed to be connected to one of the deceased suspects and were anxious to share their thoughts about the experience with reporters, arguing that the teenagers—two of whom were brothers—did not deserve to die. One woman reportedly told WSB-TV, “He didn’t have to kill them.”
“That’s not how it’s supposed to go,” one of the group’s young men grumbled. “I know that one shot can stop individuals, victims, or anything else, but shooting these young teenagers forcefully is just too much.
He remarked, “That’s too much to handle,” showing his sorrow and frustration. Police do not believe race was a factor since the homeowner was also a person of color.
“He’s a nice, caring dude,” neighbor Asteria Williams said, seemingly vouching for the homeowner’s character.
“If they would’ve knocked on his door and asked for anything, he would’ve gave to them. He’s a nice dude,” she added. But, the family members of the teens who were killed had questions.
