US-based Guyanese influencer gunned down in Atlanta
A homicide investigation prompted road closures in northeast Atlanta, United States of America, as authorities work to unravel the details of a targeted shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, killing a US-based Guyanese.
Dead: Tisha Brodie also known as “Tavie Baddie”
Dead is Tisha Brodie also known as “Tavie Baddie”. She is a Guyanese socialite and influential figure on social media.
According to Atlanta News First, law enforcement responded to reports of a person shot at approximately 04:30h near the intersection of Lindbergh Drive and Adina Drive in the Buckhead area.
A screenshot of the crime scene
The Atlanta Police Department revealed that a 30-year-old woman was fatally shot while riding in an Uber SUV. Investigators believe this was a deliberate attack, with multiple shots fired from different firearms.
However, it remains unclear if there was an exchange of gunfire. Witnesses reported the involvement of more than one vehicle, including a possible light-coloured sedan. Authorities are now actively investigating any potential connection between this shooting and another incident that took place nearby at Buford Highway and Lenox Road.
They have confirmed that the Uber driver is cooperating with their inquiries. During a brief interview at the scene, Atlanta News First spoke with the Uber driver, who confirmed that the victim was his sole passenger and that he escaped unharmed.
Following the tragic incident, numerous individuals took to social media platforms to express their deep sorrow and condolences. The news of Tisha Brodie’s untimely death spread rapidly, touching the hearts of many who were familiar with her vibrant online presence and charismatic personality.
Friends, acquaintances, and fans alike shared messages of shock, sadness, and memories of their interactions with “Tavie Baddie.” (G9)
