Buckhead, Atlanta, October 19, 2025
News Summary
Atlanta police are probing several deaths in Buckhead, including that of a young woman and an officer-involved shooting of a local musician. The investigation includes a domestic incident leading to a man’s death and other ongoing inquiries into recent crimes. Police are working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation as the community seeks answers surrounding these tragic events.
Atlanta police are investigating multiple deaths in Buckhead following a series of incidents that occurred over the weekend. Investigators are looking into a tragic death of a woman in her 20s and an officer-involved shooting that took place late Saturday night.
On Sunday afternoon, police focused their investigation on an address on Stratford Road, where a woman was found dead. Details surrounding her death remain limited at this time. In a separate incident, an off-duty Atlanta police officer shot a man, identified as 44-year-old Linton Blackwell, around 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the back parking lot of the Buckhead Butcher Shop. Reports indicate that the officer was working an off-duty job at the nearby Five Paces Inn lounge when he engaged with a disruptive customer, later identified as Blackwell. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots during the encounter.
Prior to the shooting, Blackwell had been involved in an argument outside the bar and attempted to re-enter when the officer believed he was armed and fired his weapon. Following the incident, a handgun was discovered; however, it has not been confirmed whose gun it was. Linton Blackwell was known in the Atlanta music scene as B Green and was a father as well as a business owner. The shooting is anticipated to be the 60th officer-involved case under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) this year. Once finished, the GBI will pass the case on to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.
In a separate and concerning incident earlier in the week, a domestic dispute at the Courtland Peachtree Battle apartments left a man in his mid-30s dead. The man was the estranged husband of a resident at the apartments. He reportedly gained entry to her home, leading to a physical confrontation where he fired shots, but no one was hit. Shortly after 11:30 p.m., the man was found dead in the hallway. Family members intervened during the altercation, attempting to disarm him and reportedly used a fire extinguisher to defend themselves. Atlanta police are considering this shooting to be a “justifiable homicide,” leading them not to file charges in this instance.
Additionally, another death was reported on Monday when a 38-year-old man was discovered by a creek near Peachtree Battle Circle NW. Authorities cited no signs of foul play connected to this incident, which remains part of the ongoing investigations currently being carried out. Updates regarding these cases are anticipated as law enforcement continues to collect information.
Key Features of the Incidents
- Victims Identified: A woman in her 20s, Linton Blackwell (44)
- Location: Buckhead, Atlanta, on Stratford Road and Peachtree Battle Circle NW
- Involved Parties: Off-duty Atlanta police officer, estranged husband
- Type of Incidents: Officer-involved shooting, domestic dispute, undisclosed death
- Ongoing Investigations: GBI will investigate the officer-involved shooting; domestic dispute classified as “justifiable homicide”
FAQ Section
What incidents is the Atlanta Police investigating in Buckhead?
Atlanta Police are conducting a death investigation involving multiple incidents in Buckhead, including the death of a woman in her 20s and an officer-involved shooting.
Who was involved in the officer-involved shooting?
The officer-involved shooting involved off-duty Atlanta police officer and a man named Linton Blackwell, 44, who was a known Atlanta music artist.
What were the circumstances surrounding Linton Blackwell’s shooting?
The shooting occurred in the back parking lot of the Buckhead Butcher Shop when Blackwell attempted to re-enter the Five Paces Inn dive bar while the officer was responding to a disruptive customer.
What details have emerged about the domestic dispute incident?
A domestic dispute late Wednesday night at the Courtland Peachtree Battle apartments led to the death of a man in his mid-30s, involving physical altercations and gunshots.
What were the findings of the investigation into the domestic dispute?
Family members of the deceased attempted to disarm him and the shooting may be classified as “justifiable homicide,” with no charges expected to be filed.
What was reported regarding the third incident involving the deceased man in his 30s?
A 38-year-old man was found dead by a creek near Peachtree Battle Circle NW with no signs of foul play discovered at the scene.
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- 11Alive: Atlanta Police Death Investigation in Buckhead
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Man Killed in Domestic Dispute in Buckhead
- Atlanta News First: Person Shot and Killed by Off-Duty Officer in Buckhead
- WRDW: GBI Investigates Death Near Evans Road
- Atlanta News First: Death Investigation After Body Found in Buckhead
- Wikipedia: Atlanta
- Google Search: Atlanta Police Investigation
- Google Scholar: Atlanta Police Shooting
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Atlanta
- Google News: Atlanta Incidents
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