FOREST PARK, Ga. – A father and entrepreneur, Brandon Harris, was tragically killed during a shooting spree in Forest Park. His father, Phillip Givens, expressed the immense impact Harris had on his family and friends, highlighting his son’s exceptional character and community involvement.
Givens revealed that Harris was providing assistance with tax preparation when he was fatally shot by Victor Baymon, the ex-boyfriend of the woman Harris was helping. Baymon went on to shoot two other people and carjack two individuals at gunpoint. Tragically, the day of the shooting was also Harris’ son’s 11th birthday.
The Harris family shared that Brandon was the owner and operator of Two Cones of Atlanta ice cream trucks and had aspirations of opening his own tax office. Givens emphasized that Harris’ focus was on teaching his children about entrepreneurship and business.
Following the devastating loss, the family’s priority is to ensure the well-being of Harris’ children, offering them the necessary support to overcome the tragic event. Meanwhile, Baymon is expected to face charges including malice murder, armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle, and aggravated assault.
In conclusion, the Forest Park community mourns the loss of Brandon Harris, a dedicated father and aspiring entrepreneur who was taken too soon in a senseless act of violence.