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Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Shootings in Georgia

4/18/2026

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Olaolukitan Adon Abel killed two people, including a Department of Homeland Security employee, in shootings on April 16, 2026, in Decatur, Brookhaven, and Panthersville.
Abel, 26, became a U.S. citizen in 2022.
He has a prior assault conviction in California.
Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin condemned the shootings as "acts of pure evil."
Abel faces malice murder and aggravated assault charges after waiving his initial court appearance.

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Story summary

Olaolukitan Adon Abel killed two people, including a Department of Homeland Security employee, in shootings on April 16, 2026, in Decatur, Brookhaven, and Panthersville.
Abel, 26, became a U.S. citizen in 2022.
He has a prior assault conviction in California.
Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin condemned the shootings as "acts of pure evil."
Abel faces malice murder and aggravated assault charges after waiving his initial court appearance.