Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 12-Year-Old Atlanta Boy Ja'Nylen Greggs as Community Mourns Loss

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Ja’Nylen Amir Greggs, a 12-year-old boy from southwest Atlanta, was tragically shot and killed on June 12 while playing outside near his apartment. The shooting stemmed from a conflict between two groups, resulting in Nylen being struck by gunfire as he attempted to run home. A 19-year-old suspect, Michael Darnell Hollis, has been arrested and charged with murder, while the community mourns the loss of a child known for his kindness and love for basketball.