King Von Autopsy and Death Investigation: Key Questions, Legal Realities, and Estate Defense
By James H. Sterling
Shortly after the shooting, Atlanta police secured an arrest warrant for 22-year-old Timothy Leeks, known as Lul Timm. Leeks had sustained gunshot wounds during the altercation and was taken into custody while receiving treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital. Prosecutors initially pursued felony murder charges, arguing that Leeks introduced lethal firearms into an unarmed brawl.
The criminal case took a dramatic turn in August 2023. Fulton County District Attorney prosecutors formally dismissed all murder charges against Leeks. Defense counsel successfully invoked Georgia’s expansive self-defense and "defense of others" statutes (O.C.G.A. § 16-3-21). Surveillance footage clearly showed Bennett and his associates physically overpowering Bowman on the ground before Leeks opened fire. Under Georgia law, individuals are legally justified in using deadly force if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily injury to themselves or a third party.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
