“Brandon Harris, Victim of Forest Park Shooting: Metro State Representative Calls for Action Against Gun Violence”

Accident – death – Obituary News : Forest Park, Georgia – State Representative Sandra Scott delivered a heartfelt address to her colleagues at the Capitol on Monday, highlighting the devastating impact of gun violence on her own family. Scott revealed that her cousin, Brandon Harris, aged 43, fell victim to a tragic shooting and carjacking spree in Forest Park on Friday.

The somber tone in the room was palpable as Scott shared the news, expressing the grief felt by the Givens family. She requested a moment of silence to honor Harris’s memory and the loss suffered by their family. Scott disclosed that the fatal incident occurred at the ATC Income Tax business on West Street, where Harris was brutally killed.

Adding to the tragedy, Harris’s untimely death occurred on a day that held special significance for his 11-year-old son. “It was his son’s birthday. On the day he thought his daddy was coming home to celebrate,” Scott revealed, highlighting the profound impact of Harris’s absence on his loved ones. Instead of rejoicing, Harris’s family was left to mourn his loss as his lifeless body lay in the morgue.

According to the police investigation, the perpetrator of this heinous crime was identified as Victor Baymon, aged 33. Baymon allegedly tracked down his ex-girlfriend to the ATC Income Tax business, where Harris happened to be providing tax services to a client. In a shocking turn of events, Baymon stormed into the establishment and opened fire, tragically ending Harris’s life.

Torrey Tomlinson, a witness to the incident, expressed his devastation upon learning about the circumstances surrounding Harris’s death. Tomlinson shared how Harris, known for his generosity and community involvement, would annually donate two bounce houses and bring his ice cream truck to the Old Nat Day Stop the Violence Community Festival. Harris’s commitment to being a role model for his children and his dedication to improving the community made the news of his untimely demise all the more distressing. Tomlinson mournfully questioned why it always seemed to be the good ones who were taken away.

As the investigation continues, Baymon faces numerous charges, including murder. The police have chosen not to release the names of the other victims involved in the shooting at this time. Scott took the opportunity to urge her colleagues to join forces in the fight against gun violence, emphasizing that no one is immune to its devastating consequences.

In related news, a father of four and owner of an ice cream truck, identified as the victim killed in the Forest Park shooting, was remembered for his dedication to his family and community. Forest Park police reported that Harris was working at the ATC Income Tax on West Street when Victor Baymon, aged 33, arrived with a firearm, resulting in the tragic loss of Harris’s life.

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