Crime
Father Rashad Dixon Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 4-Year-Old Zuri Dixon During Domestic Dispute in Southwest Atlanta
Authorities in Atlanta have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 4-year-old girl during a domestic violence incident at an apartment complex in the city’s southwest area.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, detectives with the department’s Homicide Unit established probable cause and obtained arrest warrants for 34-year-old Rashad Dixon.
Family members have confirmed that Dixon is the father of the victim, 4-year-old Zuri Dixon.
Dixon is currently in custody and faces multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, cruelty to children in the first degree, possession of a knife during the commission of a felony, false imprisonment, two counts of criminal damage to property, and simple assault.
Police say officers were dispatched at approximately 11:30 p.m. on March 14 to an apartment in the 1930 block of Alison Court SW after receiving a report of a fight in progress.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a woman outside the residence who reported that a violent dispute was taking place inside the apartment.
Because the door to the unit was locked, responding officers forced entry through a window in order to gain access and intervene.
Once inside, officers encountered a man holding the injured child. Police said officers employed de-escalation tactics and were able to safely remove the child from the suspect’s custody.
According to Lt. Christopher Butler, the child appeared to be suffering from severe injuries, including multiple lacerations.
Emergency medical personnel transported the child to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Hughes Spalding, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Police said the man who had been holding the child—later identified as Rashad Dixon—was taken into custody at the scene. He was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment of apparent lacerations to his body before being formally booked on the charges.
The tragic death of the young child has left neighbors in the community shaken.
One resident, Javohn Hamilton, said he initially heard what sounded like an argument before police arrived.
According to Hamilton, the situation initially appeared to be a typical dispute until the sound of breaking glass and a child screaming made it clear that the situation had escalated into something far more serious.
Another neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said she had previously known the child’s mother from a time when they had stayed at the same shelter.
She stated that the mother had reportedly experienced domestic violence in the past and described the child’s death as heartbreaking.
Investigators continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including what led to the violent confrontation inside the apartment.
Authorities say the investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information may be released as the case progresses.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victim’s brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reece’s death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reece’s death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.