Incident

2-5-2026 Georgia Lilburn 1-1

February 5, 2026

Location

4350 Stone Mountain Hwy
Lilburn, Georgia

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
Accidental Shooting
Accidental Shooting - Death
Accidental Shooting at a Business
Accidental/Negligent Discharge
Cleaning gun
Hotel - Motel

Notes

shot fired through wall of neighboring rooms

District Information

Congressional District:

13

State Senate District:

55

State House District:

94

Victims

Name:

Sheldon Lewis

Age:

17

Age Group:

Teen 12-17

Gender:

Male

Status:

Killed

Subjects-Suspects

Name:

Shermarcus Cockran

Age:

31

Age Group:

Adult 18+

Gender:

Male

Status:

Unharmed/Arrested

Sources

https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/stone-mountain-highway-teen-killed-accidental-shooting-arrest/

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/02/06/police-investigating-after-person-found-dead-lilburn-motel/