Teens Kick Apartment Doors in Brookhaven, Leaving Residents Shaken

Residents of the Brooks Apartments feel unsafe after a group of teens targeted their homes.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Residents of the Brooks Apartments in Brookhaven, Georgia are feeling unsafe after a group of teens kicked at their apartment doors last Thursday evening. The Brookhaven police chief confirmed that the three teens involved have been identified and are currently going through the court system, but residents like Shunnicesha Duren and Zachary Bryant still feel on edge and are seeking a way out of the complex.

Why it matters

The incident has raised concerns about public safety and security in the Brooks Apartments, which is supposed to have 24/7 security provided by an on-site police officer. The lasting impact on children's sense of safety is also concerning, as residents no longer feel comfortable letting their kids go outside or downstairs alone.

The details

According to Shunnicesha Duren, a resident, she heard the group of teens trying to kick in her door very hard, saying "I see you, I see you." This prompted Duren to call 911. The Brookhaven police chief stated the three teens involved have been identified and are now going through the court system, but residents like Zachary Bryant, whose mother lives in the complex, still feel the area is "very unsafe" and "unwanted." Bryant expressed worry about the potential for violence, saying if it had happened at his own residence, he doesn't know what he would have done.

  • The incident occurred last Thursday evening.

The players

Shunnicesha Duren

A resident of the Brooks Apartments who described the incident of teens kicking at her door.

Zachary Bryant

A resident whose mother lives in the Brooks Apartments complex and who expressed concerns about the safety of the area.

Brookhaven Police Chief

Confirmed the three teens involved have been identified and are going through the court system.

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What they’re saying

“I walked downstairs, and I heard them trying to kick the door in again very, very hard. They were like, 'I see you, I see you,' and that's when I called 911.”

— Shunnicesha Duren, Resident (wapt.com)

“It's very unsafe, and it's definitely unwanted around these parts.”

— Zachary Bryant, Resident (wapt.com)

“If I go outside or something, they are scared to come outside, or they are scared to go downstairs by themselves because normally they'll be downstairs making TikToks.”

— Shunnicesha Duren, Resident (wapt.com)

What’s next

The police chief noted that the three teens will soon face a youth judge to determine the next steps in their case.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for improved security and a sense of safety for residents of the Brooks Apartments, especially for families with children. The lasting impact on the community's wellbeing is concerning and the complex's management will need to address these issues to restore a sense of security.