Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of killing valet who interrupted car break-in

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Closing arguments have begun in the trial of Randy King, who is accused of murdering 25-year-old parking valet attendant Harrison Olvey in 2023. Olvey was killed while trying to stop a car break-in at a parking garage in Atlanta. Prosecutors have called several witnesses, including Olvey's mother and King's father, to testify in the case.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers that service workers like parking valets can face when trying to intervene in crimes, as well as the potential consequences for those accused of violent acts. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for public safety and perceptions of crime in the Atlanta area.

The details

According to police, Randy King is accused of shooting and killing Harrison Olvey, a 25-year-old parking valet attendant, in September 2023. The incident occurred at a parking garage adjacent to the nightclub Tongue & Groove off Piedmont Road near Lindbergh Drive in Atlanta. Olvey was reportedly trying to stop a car break-in when he was shot and killed. Prosecutors have called multiple witnesses, including Olvey's mother and King's father, to testify in the case.

• The incident occurred in September 2023.
• The trial began in February 2026 with closing arguments.

What’s next

The judge will hear closing arguments from both the prosecution and defense, and the jury will then deliberate to reach a verdict in the case.