Family Of Atlanta Black Man Shot 17 Times Demands Truth After Witness Steps Up

In an unsettling incident in Atlanta, 44-year-old Linton Blackwell, a well-regarded father, was shot 17 times in the back by off-duty police officer Gerald Walker outside a bar. Blackwell, recognized under his stage name B Green, was engaged in an altercation prior to his death, which occurred on October 11. His family has expressed outrage, with his cousin labeling the incident a "modern-day lynching."Blackwell’s friend, William Stanley, who witnessed the shooting, challenges the police version of events. He claims Walker, originally working security nearby, had prior interactions with them and escalated the situation. Surveillance cameras are present but have yet to be referenced by authorities, raising questions about evidence.Hill, Blackwell’s family member, highlighted inconsistencies in police actions, notably the quick release of Blackwell's vehicle instead of preserving it for investigation. The family's grief compounds as they seek justice, remembering Blackwell as a devoted father and beloved community figure.