Suspect in Buckhead club shooting turns himself in, charged with murder
ATLANTA, Ga. (WSB) – The suspect in the deadly shooting at a Buckhead club over the weekend has turned himself in. Kenneth Alexis Kennedy, 32, surrendered to authorities Wednesday afternoon. He has been charged with two counts of murder and four counts of aggravated assault. The shooting happened early Sunday morning at The Platinum Club on Peachtree Road. Two people were killed and four others were injured. According to police, Kennedy was involved in an argument with another man inside the club. The argument escalated into a physical fight, and Kennedy allegedly pulled out a gun and opened fire. The victims have been identified as 23-year-old Cameron Gipson and 25-year-old Stephanie Clemons. Kennedy is currently being held in the Fulton County Jail. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday morning. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Atlanta Police Department.Buckhead, Atlanta – A man turned himself in to police after a shooting at a Buckhead club left two people dead and four others injured early Sunday morning, according to the Atlanta Police Department. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Cameron Jones, surrendered to authorities at the Fulton County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault. The shooting occurred at Club Onyx around 2:30 a.m. during a party hosted by rapper Trouble. Police said an altercation erupted inside the club, leading to gunfire. Two victims, identified as 19-year-old Tyron Markel and 23-year-old Glenwood Allen, were pronounced dead at the scene. The four injured individuals were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe Jones was involved in the altercation that led to the shooting. He fled the scene after the incident but later turned himself in. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation. Police said they are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine what transpired. Club Onyx has been closed for business following the shooting. The incident has raised concerns about safety at entertainment venues in the Buckhead area.
