An 18-year-old man, Patrick Lewis, was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Dublin, Georgia, on the evening of October 7, 2021. Around 10:45 p.m. Lewis and another teenager were walking on South Jefferson Street, near the fire department, when a car approached and an argument began between the vehicle’s occupants and the two pedestrians. Shots were fired from the car and a single bullet struck Lewis in the chest; he died at the scene.

The Dublin Police Department, led by Chief Tim Chatman, opened a homicide investigation, canvassed the area and appealed to the public for information. The community held memorials and Dudley Funeral Home handled arrangements. No arrests have been publicly announced and no suspects’ identities have been disclosed.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information that could help identify those responsible, please come forward to the Dublin Police Department.