Crime
27-year-old Santos Wyatt killed, 10 others wounded in mass shooting on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta
ATLANTA — A night of chaos and violence erupted along Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta, stretching from late Sunday into early Monday morning, as police responded to multiple shootings—including a mass shooting that left 11 people shot, one of them fatally.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum confirmed that 27-year-old Santos J. Wyatt was killed in the shooting, which occurred around 1:30 a.m. outside 349 Edgewood Avenue, near a streetcar stop in the heart of the Sweet Auburn neighborhood’s nightlife district.
Another victim, an 18-year-old male, remains in critical condition, while nine others, aged between 18 and 29, were also wounded.
Chief Schierbaum said investigators believe a group of three males and one female approached a large crowd gathered at the streetcar stop, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
At least 34 shell casings and multiple firearms were recovered from the scene.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby cameras and are urging witnesses to come forward, noting that many bystanders likely captured critical video on their phones.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addressed the broader issue of gun violence in a press briefing, stating that the city’s epidemic of shootings is often fueled by the widespread availability of firearms and a troubling trend of disputes escalating into deadly violence.
Between Friday and early Monday, Atlanta police responded to 12 separate shooting incidents, in which 29 people were shot and two were killed.
Since Thursday, the total number of shooting victims climbed to 37, with five fatalities.
Despite the violent weekend, homicides in Atlanta are down compared to recent years. As of July 2025, the city has reported 57 homicides, compared to 76 during the same period in 2024, and 92 in 2022.
Atlanta Police Captain Jeff Childers, speaking with reporters around 5:30 a.m., said it remained unclear whether there were multiple shooters, though authorities believe the suspects fled on foot.
In addition to the main shooting, two other incidents occurred nearby:
- At Edgewood Avenue and Hilliard Street, a person was shot multiple times during a parking dispute and was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
- Another person was shot in the ankle at Edgewood Avenue and Boulevard, also listed in stable condition.
Separately, a death investigation is underway near the Freedom Parkway ramp connecting to I-75/85, but police said there is no indication it is connected to the Edgewood Avenue shootings.
Authorities are asking anyone with information or video evidence related to the Edgewood mass shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.
Crime
Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin Fatally Stabs Mother Zoya Shablykin and Three Others at Key Peninsula Home
Five people, including the suspect, are dead following a violent stabbing incident and subsequent deputy-involved shooting Tuesday morning in the 14000 block of 87th Avenue Court Northwest near Gig Harbor, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).
Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin.
Investigators say the incident began as a reported protection order violation and escalated into a deadly stabbing attack in a residential cul-de-sac.
Dispatchers received the first 911 call at approximately 8:41 a.m. reporting an “order violation in progress.” According to the sheriff’s office, an adult male had gone to a residence despite a no-contact protection order involving a female occupant of the home.
Deputies later clarified that although a protection order had been granted, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect and therefore was not legally enforceable at the time.
Deputies were en route to serve the order when the situation rapidly escalated.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., additional emergency calls reported that the man was actively stabbing individuals outside the home. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with at least one victim attacked in the middle of the street in front of multiple bystanders.
A deputy arrived on scene minutes later.
According to Officer Shelbie Boyd, spokesperson for the Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT), gunfire was reported at 9:33 a.m.
“We have the adult male suspect who was shot by the deputy,” Boyd said during a press briefing.
Shablykin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the exchange of gunfire but confirmed that the investigation remains active.
Deputies located four adult victims at the scene.
Three were pronounced dead at the residence. A fourth victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to their injuries.
One of the victims was identified as 52-year-old Zoya Shablykin, the suspect’s mother.
Authorities stated that relationships between the suspect and the additional victims remain under investigation.
Witness accounts suggest that neighbors may have intervened in an attempt to stop the attack.
Court records linked to the residence show that in April 2025, Zoya Shablykin petitioned for a protection order against her adult son. The order was granted in May.
In her petition, she alleged ongoing threats, harassment, and erratic behavior, including prior physical aggression. The filing referenced concerns about his mental health and stated he had previously pushed and threatened her.
The protection order prohibited the son from possessing weapons and from coming within 1,000 feet of his mother, her home, vehicle, or workplace. The order also required him to comply with a treatment plan and prescribed medications.
Investigators confirmed that although the order had been approved by the court, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect at the time of the incident. Deputies were attempting to serve the documentation when the stabbing occurred.
Court records indicate Shablykin had multiple prior contacts with law enforcement dating back to 2020, primarily involving traffic-related offenses, including driving without a valid license and refusing to identify himself during traffic stops. Records reflect at least 14 separate cases. A 2023 trespassing charge was dismissed.
A family acquaintance told media outlets that other immediate family members were not present at the residence during the attack and were safe elsewhere at the time of the incident.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and the Pierce County Force Investigation Team are continuing to investigate both the stabbing deaths and the deputy-involved shooting. Authorities have not yet released the names of the additional victims pending notification of next of kin.
Officials described the event as a tragic escalation of a domestic situation that unfolded rapidly despite law enforcement response efforts.
Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.