Georgia man charged over attacks that killed DHS worker and other woman

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a naturalized U.S. citizen, has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection to a series of attacks in the Atlanta area on Monday. The attacks resulted in the deaths of Lauren Bullis, a Department of Homeland Security employee, and another unidentified woman, as well as critical injuries to a homeless man. The first victim was found near a restaurant in Decatur, followed by the homeless man in Brookhaven, and then Bullis in Panthersville. Authorities believe at least one victim was randomly targeted, and are investigating the motives behind the other attacks. Abel was apprehended during a traffic stop and is facing multiple charges, including malice murder and aggravated assault.

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a U.K. native and U.S. citizen, has been charged in a series of attacks in the Atlanta area on Monday that resulted in the deaths of two women and the critical wounding of a man. One of the deceased victims was identified as Lauren Bullis, a Department of Homeland Security employee. The first victim was found near a restaurant in Decatur and later died at a hospital. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin issued a statement expressing concern over Abel's citizenship status, granted in 2022. Authorities are investigating whether the victims were targeted randomly.