Elleven45 Lounge Shooting: Obituary, Death: Mari Creighton, 21, and Nakyris Ridley, 20, Victims of Fatal Shooting at Atlanta’s Elleven45 Lounge
Mari Creighton, a 21-year-old woman, and Nakyris Ridley, a 20-year-old woman, were tragically killed in a shooting at Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead, Atlanta, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Four others were also injured in the incident, which occurred at the intersection of Peachtree Road and Bennett Street.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner released the identities of the victims on Monday morning. Both Mari Creighton and Nakyris Ridley were identified as Black women. The identities of the four injured victims have not been disclosed, but law enforcement initially reported that they believed the six victims comprised three men and three women.
The shooting is believed to have originated from a dispute and subsequent “physical altercation” inside the club that escalated. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and scrutinizing footage from inside the club, but no suspect has been identified.
Elleven45 Lounge released a statement on Sunday, expressing their condolences to the families and individuals affected by the tragedy. “We at Elleven 45 are deeply shaken by the recent tragic occurrences. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected, and we offer our sincerest sympathies to the individuals and families who have endured loss and injury. The safety and welfare of our patrons and staff have always been our top priority. In order to facilitate a comprehensive investigation in collaboration with local law enforcement, we will be temporarily closing our doors today.”
The community is in shock and mourning after this senseless act of violence. Mari Creighton and Nakyris Ridley’s lives were tragically cut short, leaving behind families, friends, and loved ones who will deeply miss them.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is in shock and mourning, and the loss of these two young lives will be deeply felt for a long time to come.
Mari Creighton and Nakyris Ridley’s deaths are a tragic reminder of the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones and the need for violence to end in our communities. Their families and friends will miss them dearly, and the community will come together to support them during this difficult time.
The police are working tirelessly to determine the cause of the shooting and to bring closure to the families and friends of Mari Creighton and Nakyris Ridley. The community is in shock and mourning, and the loss of these two young lives will be deeply felt for a long time to come.
Mari Creighton and Nakyris Ridley’s legacy will live on through the lives they touched and the memories they created. Their families and friends will miss them dearly, and the community will come together to support them during this difficult time.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is in shock and mourning, and the loss of these two young lives will be deeply felt for a long time to come.
Elleven45 Lounge has temporarily closed its doors to facilitate a comprehensive investigation in collaboration with local law enforcement. The community is in shock and mourning, and the loss of Mari Creighton and Nakyris Ridley will be deeply felt for a long time to come.
