CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. – Police in Clayton County are still on the lookout for the perpetrator responsible for the tragic shooting that resulted in the death of 19-year-old Kiyre Allen and left four others injured at an apartment complex in 2022. The incident took place on August 13 at the Parks at Leeds apartment complex on Riverdale Road.
Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered five individuals who had been shot near Building K. Sadly, Kiyre Allen was the sole fatality among the victims. The young man had recently graduated from Creekside High School, where he was known for his accomplishments and had been voted Mr. Creekside.
According to reports from Allen’s family, he had been spending time with friends at the apartment complex before the shooting occurred. The group, described as aspiring entertainers, had been preparing to attend a show when they were unexpectedly faced with gunfire after a dispute regarding a stolen dirt bike escalated.
More than a year after the tragic event, authorities are once again reaching out to the public for any information that may help identify the individual responsible for Allen’s murder. Detectives urge anyone with relevant details to come forward and contact Det. M. Swanda at 770-473-3915 or the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can choose to remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 for valuable information.
The Clayton County community continues to mourn the loss of Kiyre Allen, remembering him for his promising future and the impact he had on those around him. As the search for answers and justice persists, his loved ones remain hopeful that those responsible will be brought to account for their actions.