Homicide — Avondale Estates, GA — reported 2026-07-09

SUMMARY

A DeKalb County police officer was fired and charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct after fatally shooting a 19-year-old man during an arrest.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Avondale Estates, GA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-09
  • Suspect: male, age 37
  • Victim(s): 1 (19-year-old man)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred in Avondale Estates, GA on July 7, 2026.
  • Officer Derrick Harris Jr. was fired and charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.
  • Harris allegedly accidentally discharged his firearm while attempting to handcuff the victim.
  • The victim, Seth Jayden Eccles, had complied with police commands before being shot.
  • Eccles was pronounced dead at a hospital after being taken from the scene.