Beloved teacher identified as victim of fatal weekend shooting in downtown Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A metro Atlanta middle school has identified one of its beloved teachers as the victim of a fatal shooting over the weekend in downtown Atlanta.

Officers responded to 81 Peachtree Street, which is down the street from Underground Atlanta, early Sunday morning around 3 a.m. When they arrived, they found a 25-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition and later died.

Police say they believe the shooting was the result of a fight. They say a suspect was nowhere to be found, and no arrests have been made.

On Monday, Marietta Middle School identified the victim as one of their own. They say Jason Ogbomoh, a beloved computer science teacher at MMS, passed away Sunday night.

Jason Ogbomoh — Jason Ogbomoh(Marietta City Schools)

School officials sent the following letter out to MMS families and staff:

Dear Marietta Middle School Families,
I’m heartbroken to write to you tonight to share that MMS has experienced a profound loss. Mr. Jason Ogbomoh, a beloved teacher at MMS, passed away last night.
Mr. Ogbomoh taught computer science at MMS for two years. His passion for teaching was clear in every lesson; his commitment to our students unwavering. At just 25 years old, he had already made a significant impact on our community.
To his students, Mr. Ogbomoh was more than a teacher; he was a mentor, role model, and source of inspiration. His ability to connect with students and his enthusiasm for teaching was truly special. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
During this difficult time, our thoughts are with Mr. Ogbomoh's family and friends. We are also here for our students and staff who are grieving. We will have additional counseling and district support tomorrow and throughout the week to support our students and staff.
Students will respond to the loss of a teacher in different ways. If your student wants to talk, answer their questions simply and honestly. If you have specific concerns about your child tomorrow, you are welcome to reach out to your child’s counselor or me.
Sincerely,
Principal Diona Brown
Chris Fiore, Chief Communications Officer
Marietta City Schools

Homicide investigators continue to look into what happened. If you have any information, contact the Atlanta Police Department at 404-658-6666. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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