Gunfire shattered the quiet of Brentwood Road in South DeKalb County on Wednesday evening, August 13, 2025, leaving the community in shock and grief. Authorities say 28-year-old Stephen Bailey was discovered dead inside his own home, the victim of a fatal shooting that has now been ruled a homicide.
Police responded swiftly after multiple 911 calls reported shots fired in the area. When officers arrived at the residence, they found Bailey unresponsive, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, it was clear his injuries were fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to confirm the exact cause and time of death, though initial findings indicate Bailey died from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators are now piecing together the events leading up to the shooting, searching for evidence and speaking with potential witnesses in hopes of identifying those responsible.
Neighbors described Brentwood Road as a typically peaceful area, making the sudden eruption of violence all the more unsettling. “It’s scary,” one nearby resident said. “You never expect something like this to happen right across the street.”
Detectives have not released information on possible suspects or motives, but they are urging anyone with knowledge about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously to DeKalb County Police through their Crime Stoppers line.
Friends and family of Stephen Bailey are left mourning a young man described as warm, hardworking, and deeply loved by those who knew him. His sudden and violent death has left a painful void in the hearts of his loved ones and cast a heavy shadow over the neighborhood he called home.
Community members have begun placing flowers and candles outside Bailey’s residence in a small memorial, a quiet tribute to a life cut short. As the investigation continues, the hope remains that justice will be served and answers will bring some measure of closure to his grieving family.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the DeKalb County Police Department or submit an anonymous tip online.
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