In brief:
- Devon Anderson’s family demands justice for his murder, implicating off-duty officer Melvin Potter; no murder charges have been filed.
- Despite obstruction charges for refusing a blood draw, Potter has not been charged with Anderson’s death, causing concern over legal fairness.
- GBI is investigating the incident due to procedural issues, including warrants for Potter’s blood being denied.
- Findings will be forwarded to the DA for possible charges upon GBI investigation completion.
- Potter faces obstruction charges and has been suspended from the Atlanta Police Department.
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. – The family of 38-year-old Devon Anderson is calling for justice nearly two months after his fatal shooting outside a bar on Old National Highway. Anderson’s family is now demanding that an Atlanta Police officer be charged with his murder.
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“October 5 will make two months my son passed, and I still don’t know what happened to my son,” said Valerie Lans Anderson, the victim’s mother, who expressed her heartbreak and frustration. “The pain of losing my son is indescribable,” she added. …