ATLANTA, GA- Police in Atlanta have announced the arrest of two men in connection to a deadly shooting that claimed the life of 7-year-old girl and left her mother injured. In addition to the arrests police have now also outlined details of what may have led to the deadly shooting at the home on Tiger Flowers Drive NW.
On February 24, 2026, at 9:49 p.m., officers with the Atlanta Police Department were dispatched to a home in the 2200 block of Tiger Flowers Drive NW in reference to two people shot. When officers arrived on the scene they located an adult female that had sustained gunshot wounds and a juvenile female victim that had also sustained gunshot wounds. The juvenile victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later succumb to her injuries. She was identified as 7-year-old Zoey Price
Atlanta homicide investigators began to immediately investigate the case and seek to find those responsible for the shooting. Initial reports indicated the shots came from outside of the home and were fired into the residence, striking the two victims.
Atlanta homicide investigators wasted no time and were able to quickly identify their first suspect in the case. On February 26, 2026, investigators with APD’s Homicide Unit secured an arrest warrant for Preston Smith, 19. Smith was wanted on charges of murder, criminal attempt to commit murder, three counts of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property 2nd degree, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and four counts of cruelty to children, 3rd degree.
On Monday, March 2, 2026, Smith surrendered to law enforcement at the Fulton County Jail. He is currently being held without bond in connection to the case.
Prior to the surrender of Smith, a second suspect was also booked into jail in connection to the high profile case. On February 27, 2026, APD confirms Steven Richardson, 17, surrendered to law enforcement at the Fulton County jail. He has been charged with murder, criminal attempt to commit murder, three counts of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, 2nd degree, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, four counts of cruelty to children, 3rd degree, and possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18.
During a press conference Atlanta Police provided a possible motive in connection to the shooting. Their investigation indicates Smith drove to the home and fired shots into the home after a phone conversation between the brother of Zoey and Smith. During that conversation it is suspected Smith threatened to shoot up the home where Zoey’s brother was at. The duo drove to the home and it is suspected 19-year-old Smith fired shots into the home. Those shots struck the two victims resulting in their injuries.
Despite the arrests an active investigation continues into the case. Anyone with any information should contact the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit. 7-year-old Zoey is Atlanta’s youngest homicide victim of 2026.
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