Man Found Guilty of Murdering Buckhead Valet Who Tried to Stop Car Break-In

Jury convicts Randy King on all counts for the 2023 killing of Harrison Olvey during a confrontation over a truck break-in.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A jury has found Randy King guilty on all counts, including felony murder and murder, for the 2023 killing of 25-year-old Harrison Olvey, a Kennesaw State University graduate who was working as a valet in Buckhead. Prosecutors say Olvey confronted King for breaking into a truck outside a nightclub, and King is accused of shooting Olvey and fleeing the scene.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers that service workers can face when trying to intervene in property crimes, as well as the ongoing challenges of reducing violent crime in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, which has seen an increase in carjackings and other violent incidents in recent years.

The details

Prosecutors showed video evidence they say depicts the moment Olvey confronted King for breaking into a truck outside the Tongue and Groove nightclub. King is then accused of speeding away down Piedmont Road, and the medical examiner testified that Olvey died from a gunshot wound to the chest. The lead detective testified that King acted alone and fired the fatal shot, though the defense argued the video does not clearly show a gun.

  • The incident occurred during Labor Day weekend 2023.
  • The jury delivered its guilty verdict on February 12, 2026.

The players

Randy King

The man accused of murdering Harrison Olvey and who was found guilty on all counts, including felony murder and murder.

Harrison Olvey

A 25-year-old Kennesaw State University graduate who was working as a valet in Buckhead when he was killed while trying to stop a car break-in.

Atlanta Police Sgt. Al Hogan

The lead detective who testified that King acted alone and fired the fatal shot.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in Atlanta.”

— Robert Jenkins, Atlanta resident (wsbtv.com)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the risks that service workers face when trying to intervene in property crimes, and highlights the ongoing challenges of reducing violent crime in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.