Topline: More than a year after Abdul Hydara was killed in a drive-by shooting outside a Chamblee late-night establishment, police have raised the reward to $10,000 as his family pleads for answers.
Published: August 12, 2026 7:04 am ET
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Abdul Hydara (via Facebook)
CHAMBLEE, GA — More than a year after 31-year-old Abdul Hydara was killed in a drive-by shooting outside a late-night establishment in Chamblee, investigators have increased the reward to $10,000 as his family continues searching for answers.
According to WSB-TV, Hydara was shot and killed on Aug. 3, 2025, and Chamblee police now say the larger reward applies to information leading to an arrest in the case.
Police have described the killing as a drive-by shooting and said Hydara was an innocent bystander. His family said the case remains deeply painful 370 days later, especially with no arrest yet made.
Hydara was remembered by relatives as a father, son and brother, and as an imam in his community. His cousin, Muhamadou Hydara, told WSB-TV he was standing across the street when the shooting happened and at first thought he was hearing fireworks before rushing over.
Family members said the lack of answers has made it harder to find closure and raised fears that whoever is responsible could hurt someone else. Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa told the station that investigators are still actively working leads, and police also have video showing people they want to speak with as part of the investigation.
Hydara’s family, which is from Gambia, said the Gambian Embassy remains involved in the case. Chamblee police also said they are continuing enforcement efforts at late-night establishments across the city to make sure businesses are complying with regulations.
Anyone with information that could help investigators identify or locate a suspect is urged to contact Chamblee police or Crime Stoppers.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Abdul Hydara (via Facebook)
CHAMBLEE, GA — More than a year after 31-year-old Abdul Hydara was killed in a drive-by shooting outside a late-night establishment in Chamblee, investigators have increased the reward to $10,000 as his family continues searching for answers.
According to WSB-TV, Hydara was shot and killed on Aug. 3, 2025, and Chamblee police now say the larger reward applies to information leading to an arrest in the case.
Police have described the killing as a drive-by shooting and said Hydara was an innocent bystander. His family said the case remains deeply painful 370 days later, especially with no arrest yet made.
Hydara was remembered by relatives as a father, son and brother, and as an imam in his community. His cousin, Muhamadou Hydara, told WSB-TV he was standing across the street when the shooting happened and at first thought he was hearing fireworks before rushing over.
Family members said the lack of answers has made it harder to find closure and raised fears that whoever is responsible could hurt someone else. Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa told the station that investigators are still actively working leads, and police also have video showing people they want to speak with as part of the investigation.
Hydara’s family, which is from Gambia, said the Gambian Embassy remains involved in the case. Chamblee police also said they are continuing enforcement efforts at late-night establishments across the city to make sure businesses are complying with regulations.
Anyone with information that could help investigators identify or locate a suspect is urged to contact Chamblee police or Crime Stoppers.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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More than a year after Abdul Hydara was killed in a drive-by shooting outside a Chamblee late-night establishment, police have raised the reward to $10,000 as his family pleads for answers.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: August 12, 2026 7:04 am ET
Abdul Hydara (via Facebook)
CHAMBLEE, GA — More than a year after 31-year-old Abdul Hydara was killed in a drive-by shooting outside a late-night establishment in Chamblee, investigators have increased the reward to $10,000 as his family continues searching for answers.
According to WSB-TV, Hydara was shot and killed on Aug. 3, 2025, and Chamblee police now say the larger reward applies to information leading to an arrest in the case.
Police have described the killing as a drive-by shooting and said Hydara was an innocent bystander. His family said the case remains deeply painful 370 days later, especially with no arrest yet made.
Hydara was remembered by relatives as a father, son and brother, and as an imam in his community. His cousin, Muhamadou Hydara, told WSB-TV he was standing across the street when the shooting happened and at first thought he was hearing fireworks before rushing over.
Family members said the lack of answers has made it harder to find closure and raised fears that whoever is responsible could hurt someone else. Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa told the station that investigators are still actively working leads, and police also have video showing people they want to speak with as part of the investigation.
Hydara’s family, which is from Gambia, said the Gambian Embassy remains involved in the case. Chamblee police also said they are continuing enforcement efforts at late-night establishments across the city to make sure businesses are complying with regulations.
Anyone with information that could help investigators identify or locate a suspect is urged to contact Chamblee police or Crime Stoppers.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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