Man Convicted in Killing of Buckhead Valet Attendant

Randy King found guilty on all counts in the 2023 death of 25-year-old Harrison Olvey.

Feb. 12, 2026 at 12:31pm

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Randy King has been convicted on all counts in the 2023 death of 25-year-old Harrison Olvey, a parking valet attendant who was killed after interrupting King during a car break-in at a Buckhead parking garage near the nightclub Tongue and Groove. Olvey was rushed to the hospital but later died from his injuries.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of crime and public safety in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, which has seen an increase in property crimes and violent incidents in recent years. The killing of Olvey, a young professional working to make extra money, also underscores the human toll of such crimes.

The details

According to police, King was burglarizing a car in the parking garage when Olvey, who was working as a valet attendant, confronted him. King then shot Olvey, who was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital but later died from his injuries.

  • The incident occurred in 2023.
  • King was convicted on all counts on February 12, 2026.

The players

Randy King

The man accused of killing 25-year-old Harrison Olvey during a car break-in in Buckhead in 2023.

Harrison Olvey

A 25-year-old parking valet attendant who was killed after interrupting King during a car break-in in Buckhead in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“I want his mom to know the pain he's caused me.”

— Harrison Olvey's mother (Atlanta News First)

What’s next

The judge will determine King's sentence at a later date.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the ongoing challenges of crime and public safety in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, and the human toll that such incidents can take on the community.