A 36-year-old man was shot and killed while driving on Watts Road early Monday morning, April 6, 2026, after an unknown attacker fired through his driver’s side window, causing him to crash into a tree. The victim has been identified as Shaunterrio Hudson, a resident of Forest Park, Georgia.
Police and emergency responders were called to the intersection of Bartlett Road and Watts Road shortly after the incident. When they arrived, they found a BMW 530i crashed into a tree. Hudson had managed to get out of the vehicle and was calling for help before collapsing. Paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting occurred while Hudson was driving on Watts Road. Someone fired multiple shots through the driver’s side window, striking him. The gunfire caused him to lose control of the vehicle, which then left the roadway and struck a tree. No other injuries were reported. The intersection, a familiar corridor for local drivers, was closed for several hours as police investigated.
The Forest Park Police Department has launched a full homicide investigation. Detectives are reviewing witness statements and searching for surveillance footage from the area. No arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains in its early stages.
The shooting has left the Forest Park community shaken. Neighbors described the area as typically quiet, and many expressed shock that such violence could occur on local roads. Hudson’s family has begun private tributes, remembering him as a positive presence in their lives.
The incident has also raised concerns about road safety and gun violence in the south metro Atlanta area. Local leaders have offered support to Hudson’s loved ones, and community members have rallied in mourning.
Forest Park police are urging anyone with information or video footage from the area of Bartlett Road and Watts Road around the time of the incident to contact detectives. Authorities have stated that the incident appears isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Shaunterrio Hudson was a resident of Forest Park. His sudden death has left family and friends in profound grief. The investigation continues.