ATLANTA — The man accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old college student in a club shooting in May has been indicted.
Karanji Reese, 21, turned himself in to police in June after he shot six people inside of Elleven45 Lounge, including 21-year-old Mari Creighton and Nakyris Ridley, 20, who died due to the shooting.
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As part of a 19-count indictment, Reese faces multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault.
The club has been marred with previous incidents, leading city officials to describe the club as a “hotspot for violence” after the Mother’s Day mass shooting.
Adding to the city’s case, Kelly Harrison, a concerned homeowner living less than a mile from the nightclub, described the establishment as a “neighborhood nuisance,” citing issues such as noise, crime, and the derelict state of the building.
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Earlier this month, the Fulton County Superior Court ruled the lounge must close immediately and permanently.
The day prior, club owner Djibril Dafe was arrested mid-hearing as he attempted to fight to keep the embattled club open.
It is unclear as to when Reese will be sentenced for the shooting.
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