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‘This is truly an atrocity’: Police say fight over bowling ball turned deadly

ATLANTA — Atlanta police said they have a suspect in the shooting death of a woman that took place at an entertainment venue Thursday night.

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In a news release, Atlanta police said they responded to the Metro Fun Center on Thursday night at 10:50 p.m., where a woman had been shot multiple times and killed. Police said the shooting had begun with an argument over a bowling ball and had then escalated.

“This is truly an atrocity. A young woman has lost her life tonight as a result of an argument over a bowling ball,” Lt. Ralph Woolfolk told WSB-TV.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 31-year-old victim as Lakevia Jackson, WSB-TV reported.

Police told WSB-TV they have surveillance video and evidence from the scene, as well as one suspect, but have not made any arrests. Lt. Woolfolk told the station he has a message for the suspect: “We will find the person who’s responsible. You know who you are. Go ahead and turn yourself in. We assure you that we will bring you into custody.”

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