Justin Etienne, 18, was killed during a teen gathering on Senior Skip Day at Denny Dobbs Park. Here's how he was honored.

An 18-year-old was shot in a wooded area near Denny Dobbs Park and pronounced dead at a hospital. The incident is considered isolated, with no threat to the community, according to officials.

Slain Atlanta teen Justin Etienne, 18, was honored by his prom date, who wore his photo on her prom dress after he was shot ...

A teen honored her prom date, who was shot and killed at a park in Newton County. On March 19, Justin Etienne, 18, was killed during a teen gathering on Senior Skip Day at Denny Dobbs Park.

was killed during a large gathering of Newton and Rockdale County students at Denny Dobbs Park during “Senior Skip Day,” according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. “Sheriff Ezell ...

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office investigates a shooting at Denny Dobbs Park, across the street from Oak Hill Elementary School along Highway 212 on March 19, 2025. Advertisement ...

The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, during what authorities called a Senior Skip Day gathering in Denny Dobbs Park, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.

A teen honored her prom date, who was shot and killed at a park in Newton County. On March 19, Justin Etienne, 18, was killed during a teen gathering on Senior Skip Day at Denny Dobbs Park.