Family Seeks Justice After Off-Duty Officer Shoots Atlanta Man
Valerie Lans-Anderson has been waiting for more than a year for answers regarding the death of her 38-year-old son, Devon Anderson, who was fatally shot by an off-duty Atlanta police officer in August 2022. Melvin Potter, the officer involved, has not been charged in the incident. Anderson's family claims that Potter was intoxicated during the altercation outside a College Park bar, which escalated into a fight. The Atlanta Police Department has faced scrutiny over multiple incidents involving off-duty officers and their conduct. The department has been criticized for its handling of cases involving officers, and there have been calls for accountability. Lans-Anderson has expressed frustration over the lack of information and progress in her son's case, highlighting the emotional toll it has taken on her family. The situation has raised questions about police practices and the influence of off-duty officers in the community. As the family continues to seek justice, the case remains a focal point for discussions on police accountability in Atlanta.
