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Atlanta Beltline stabbing death: Suspect’s family releases statement, victim identified
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Jones | WSB-TV and Brittany Kleinpeter | WSB-TV , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect, 54-year-old Johnathan Hamby, is accused of stabbing Harris in the neck. A stabbing incident resulted in the death of 29-year-old Ramon Harris.
A stabbing incident resulted in the death of 29-year-old Ramon Harris. The suspect, 54-year-old Johnathan Hamby, is accused of stabbing Harris in the neck. Hamby's family has released a statement apologizing on his behalf, expressing deep sorrow for the incident.
The family's statement reveals that Hamby lives with a severe mental illness, causing him to feel under constant attack from bystanders. They also mention a recent incident where Hamby took a samurai sword into an elementary school, believing it was necessary to charge his phone.
Further details about the incident and Hamby's condition are available. The family's statement provides more context about Hamby's mental health and his actions leading up to the stabbing.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
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What is this story about? A stabbing incident resulted in the death of 29-year-old Ramon Harris. The suspect, 54-year-old Johnathan Hamby, is accused of stabbing Harris in the neck. Hamby's family has released a statement…
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