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High school football player, future Georgia State student killed in weekend shooting
By Alex Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
A recent high school graduate who was preparing to attend Georgia State University was shot and killed.Anthony Onochie, 18, was killed at an overnight gathering early Saturday morning, the Lee County Coroner’s Office confirmed to ABC affiliate WTVM.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ne...
Key takeaway Anthony Onochie, 18, was killed at an overnight gathering early Saturday morning, the Lee County Coroner’s Office confirmed to ABC affiliate WTVM.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The tragic loss of Anthony Onochie, a young athlete with a promising future, resonates deeply in the Atlanta community, where he was set to attend Georgia State University. As a prospective student, Onochie's death raises concerns about the safety and well-being of local students, particularly those transitioning from high school to college. The incident also highlights the need for increased support and resources to address violence affecting young people in the region. In Atlanta, where Georgia State University is a major institution, the community will be watching to see how the university responds to this tragedy and what measures it will take to ensure the safety of its incoming students. The football program's statement, mourning the loss of one of their own, underscores the close-knit nature of local sports communities, and the impact of Onochie's death will likely be felt across the city's high school and college athletic networks.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent high school graduate who was preparing to attend Georgia State University was shot and killed.Anthony Onochie, 18, was killed at an overnight gathering early Saturday morning, the Lee County Coroner’s Office confirmed to ABC affiliate WTVM.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ne...
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