3 Arrested in Deadly Brookhaven Apartment Shootout

Rival street gang members allegedly exchanged gunfire, leaving 2 dead

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:38pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark, concrete surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty aesthetic that evokes the scene of a crime investigation.The aftermath of a deadly street gang shootout exposes the grim reality of gun violence in Atlanta's suburbs.Brookhaven Today

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shootout between rival street gangs at a Brookhaven, Georgia apartment complex that left two people dead on March 22. Brookhaven Police said evidence at the scene indicated a significant exchange of gunfire involving multiple parties.

Why it matters

Gang violence and gun crime continue to be major public safety concerns in the Atlanta metro area, with incidents like this highlighting the need for law enforcement collaboration and community-based solutions to address the root causes of street gang activity.

The details

Officers responded to the North Cliff Valley Apartments around 11:20 p.m. on March 22 and found a 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man who had been shot multiple times. Both victims died from their injuries. Police determined the shooting was the result of a "deliberate attack carried out by rival street gang members." Authorities later arrested three suspects - Alexander Galvez Hernandez, Kenner Davila-Meza, and a third unidentified individual.

  • The shootout occurred around 11:20 p.m. on March 22, 2026.
  • Galvez Hernandez and Davila-Meza were arrested on Friday in Colquitt County, Georgia.
  • The third suspect was arrested on Saturday in Brookhaven.

The players

Alexander Galvez Hernandez

One of the three suspects arrested and charged with malice murder, felony murder, violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Kenner Davila-Meza

One of the three suspects arrested and charged with malice murder, felony murder, violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

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What they’re saying

“Evidence at the scene indicated a significant exchange of gunfire involving multiple parties.”

— Brookhaven Police

What’s next

The suspects will face a judge in the coming weeks as the investigation continues into the deadly gang-related shootout.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gang violence and gun crime in the Atlanta metro area, underscoring the need for collaborative law enforcement efforts and community-based solutions to address the root causes of street gang activity and prevent future tragedies.