Justin Etienne, 18, was killed during a teen gathering on Senior Skip Day at Denny Dobbs Park. Here's how he was honored.

Justin Etienne was killed in April during a teen gathering on Senior Skip Day at Dobbs Denny Park.

was killed during a large gathering of Newton and Rockdale County students at Denny Dobbs Park during “Senior Skip Day,” according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. “Sheriff Ezell ...

Justin Etienne, 18, was shot in an Atlanta park in March 2025 A slain Atlanta teen's prom date is honoring his legacy in ...

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office investigates a shooting at Denny Dobbs Park, across the street from Oak Hill Elementary School along Highway 212 on March 19, 2025. Advertisement ...

The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, during what authorities called a Senior Skip Day gathering in Denny Dobbs Park, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.

A teen honored her prom date, who was shot and killed at a park in Newton County. On March 19, Justin Etienne, 18, was killed during a teen gathering on Senior Skip Day at Denny Dobbs Park.

A teen honored her prom date, who was shot and killed at a park in Newton County. On March 19, Justin Etienne, 18, was killed during a teen gathering on Senior Skip Day at Denny Dobbs Park.