Man Killed at Homeless Encampment in Atlanta

Man 'Accidentally and Tragically' Killed During Street Sweep of Homeless Encampment
The victim was allegedly inside a tent when he was crushed by a front loader being used to clear out the encampment.
"Saddened by this terrible incident": Atlanta mayor speaks out after Man killed during homeless encampment sweep
On January 16, 2025, a fatal tragedy struck Atlanta when a man was killed by the clearance process of a homeless encampment near Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Man Killed at Homeless Encampment in Atlanta After Allegedly Being Hit by City Vehicle: ‘Terrible Accident,' Mayor Says
A man was killed at a homeless encampment in Atlanta in an incident which allegedly involved a city department vehicle, according to authorities and news outlets.
Man killed during clearing of homeless encampment near Ebenezer Baptist Church
Activists and community members held a vigil to honor the victim and demand that the city be held accountable to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Shock, grief after a man is killed during an encampment sweep in Atlanta
Advocates are expressing grief and outrage after a man was killed during the clearing of a homeless encampment in Atlanta.
Ga. crews accidentally kill man while clearing homeless camp
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An unhoused man was killed by a city vehicle during an encampment clearing in Atlanta, officials said. The man died as the Atlanta Department of Public Works cleared an encampment on Auburn Avenue, said Kim Rankins, director of the department.
Man killed by bulldozers clearing homeless camp ahead of Martin Luther King Day
A homeless man has been killed as workers cleared a homeless encampment ahead of a major US holiday. The homeless camp close to the historic Ebenezer Baptist church in Atlanta, Georgia, was being cleared ahead of the city’s Martin Luther King Day celebration.
Atlanta man killed during homeless encampment clearing
Atlanta Public Works killed an unhoused person with a city vehicle during a camp clearing. While tragic, it sounds like the agency doesn't even know what happened. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE!
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MLK Beloved Community Awards shines light on injustice of man killed during homeless encampment clearing
Beloved Community Awards kicked off a weekend of remembrance and service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But, an ...
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Unhoused man dies in ‘tragic incident’ while crews clear encampment, officials say
Police are investigating a fatal incident in Atlanta involving an unhoused person and a Department of Public Works vehicle, officials said.
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Community vigil to be held for man who was killed as crews worked to clear Atlanta homeless encampment
ATLANTA — A vigil is planned in memory of an unhoused man who was killed when Atlanta city employees attempted to clear a homeless encampment in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.
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Atlanta News First at 7: Vigil held for man killed by Atlanta Public Works vehicle
A vigil was held Friday night at the site on Auburn Avenue where the death happened, where many pointed their fingers at the ...
Metro Atlanta families with strong ties to Gaza reflect on past 15 months of war
A metro Atlanta couple said they have lost 120 family members in the war since the fighting escalated in October 2023.
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Winter storm affects Atlanta United’s training camp
The winter storm that hit metro Atlanta on Friday morning will delay the start of Atlanta United’s preseason camp. The storm led to a delay in the mandatory medical examinations that precede ...
Atlanta activists demand action after unhoused man killed during encampment cleanup
Those gathered mourned his death and called for an end to what they described as dangerous and dehumanizing practices during ...