Felon Accused in Atlanta Shooting Spree That Killed 2

Olaolukitan Adon Abel charged with murder and other offenses after three separate attacks in DeKalb County

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:00pm

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An extreme close-up of a bloody knife against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A chilling close-up of the weapon used in a deadly shooting spree exposes the grim reality of repeat violent crime.Savannah Today

Police say 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a felon with convictions on both coasts, is charged with two counts of murder and other offenses after a deadly pre-dawn shooting spree in metro Atlanta on Monday that left two women dead and a man critically wounded in three separate attacks.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring and preventing repeat violent offenders, especially those with a history of probation violations and crimes committed while on parole or probation.

The details

Beginning just after midnight, Abel fatally shot a woman who'd exited his rented silver Volkswagen Jetta outside a Checkers restaurant, hitting her 14 times. Around 2am, the same Jetta was seen leaving a Kroger where a 49-year-old man, who'd been asleep near the business, was shot multiple times and remains hospitalized. Hours later, Abel was allegedly seen getting out of the Jetta to follow a woman who was walking her dog, before running back to the vehicle. Authorities say 40-year-old Lauren Bullis was fatally shot and stabbed.

  • The first shooting occurred just after midnight on Monday, April 15, 2026.
  • The second shooting happened around 2am on Monday, April 15, 2026.
  • The third attack took place several hours later on Monday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Olaolukitan Adon Abel

A 26-year-old felon charged with two counts of murder and other offenses after a deadly shooting spree in metro Atlanta. He has prior convictions on both coasts, including a 2024 felony conviction in San Diego County for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer or firefighter and vandalism, as well as a June 2025 sexual battery conviction in Savannah, Georgia.

Lauren Bullis

A 40-year-old woman who was fatally shot and stabbed by Abel while she was walking her dog.

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What they’re saying

“We are still searching for her missing dog.”

— Lauren Bullis' family

What’s next

Abel remains jailed after waiving a Tuesday court appearance. The judge will decide on whether to grant him bail at a future hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring and preventing repeat violent offenders, especially those with a history of probation violations and crimes committed while on parole or probation. It raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in keeping dangerous individuals off the streets and protecting public safety.