What to know about Atlanta-area attacks that killed 2, including a federal worker

Key Points:

• Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a British immigrant and U.S. Navy veteran, has been charged with killing two women, including a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee, and critically injuring a man in a series of early morning attacks across Atlanta suburbs.
• The attacks occurred in Decatur, Brookhaven, and Panthersville, with victims including Prianna Weathers, who died from gunshot wounds, a homeless man in critical condition, and DHS worker Lauren Bullis, who was fatally shot and stabbed.
• DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin condemned the shootings as “acts of pure evil” and expressed concern over Adon Abel’s U.S. citizenship granted in 2022 during the Biden administration, noting the suspect’s prior criminal record including a sexual battery conviction.
• Adon Abel previously served in the Navy’s Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron and pleaded guilty in 2024 to assaulting police officers in California; he now faces charges including malice murder, aggravated assault, and firearms violations related to the Atlanta attacks.
• Lauren Bullis, remembered for her kindness and dedication at DHS, was praised by colleagues and family for her generosity and positive impact on those around her.