Tragic Incident in Atlanta: Nigerian Teacher Fatally Shot

Publish date: 2024-05-07

The late Jason Ogbomoh, a 25-year-old Nigerian man, was tragically shot and killed in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA.Ogbomoh was a teacher at Marietta Middle School and had been serving as a computer science instructor for two years.Tragically, he was shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant on Sunday, November 12, 2023.His father, Chief Patrick Ogbomoh, is the president of Agbor-USA, a socio-cultural group and apex body for Agbor indigenes residing in the United States of America.Authorities reported that the shooting stemmed from a dispute that escalated into gunfire. The perpetrator fled the scene before the arrival of law enforcement officers.Upon investigation, the Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Jason Ogbomoh.Ogbomoh’s untimely demise has left the Marietta Middle School community in profound sadness. Principal Diona Brown expressed that his dedication to teaching and profound impact on students will be deeply missed.Ogbomoh, a graduate of the University of Georgia, had majored in biology with a concentration in neuroscience. He was also pursuing a master’s degree in computer science from Georgia State University.Support and counseling services will be provided by the school to assist students and staff during this difficult time.The tragic incident is currently under investigation.
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