The Gist: A jury in DeKalb County convicted Florida resident Mustafic Mahadi, 36, on multiple charges for shooting his former girlfriend in Brookhaven. Sentencing will be on October 6.
The Details: The incident unfurled late at night on February 19, 2021, when Mahadi arrived uninvited at his ex-girlfriend’s Durden Drive apartment, causing a ruckus that escalated to gun violence. Ignoring the pleas of his ex and her friend, Mahadi fired three bullets through the door, hitting his ex twice.
After the shooting, he fled, leaving the horrified friend to call 911. The victim underwent emergency surgery and survived to recount Mahadi’s history of domestic abuse to authorities.
The manhunt for Mahadi ended on May 3, 2021, when U.S. Marshals arrested him in New York, almost three months post-incident. Following a thorough trial, the jury on September 28 found Mahadi guilty of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property in the first degree, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Why It Matters: The conviction underscores the gravity of domestic violence, potentially serving as a deterrent for similar acts while exemplifying the justice system’s role in addressing such grievances.
What’s Next?: DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Brian Lake has slated the sentencing hearing for Mahadi on Friday, October 6 at 9 a.m., where the repercussions of his violent act will be formalized in the eyes of the law.
🗂️ Domestic Violence Stats: A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that between 2003 and 2014, about 55% of all female homicides in the U.S. were related to intimate partner violence.
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