Mother speaks out after 18-year-old killed during vape purchase

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
his own neighborhood
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Atlanta Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia: An 18-year-old man, Sir Ethan Dupree Jones, was shot and killed in his own neighborhood in Paulding County during a vape pen transaction while his mother was picking up food. Authorities arrested four people in connection with the killing, including a suspect as young as 15. The incident occurred last week, according to Paulding County investigators.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Sir Ethan Dupree Jones Unknown Fatal
Four arrested suspects, including a 15-year-old At-fault party

Original reporting

Mother speaks out after 18-year-old killed during vape purchase | FOX 5 Atlanta

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