Atlanta Strip Club Co-Owner, Terry Stephenson, Killed in Attempted Robbery

More gun violence in Atlanta. Terry Stephenson, 49, owner of  strip club Pin Up's, was shot "execution-style" Tuesday afternoon as he was en route to the bank to deposit the club's holiday weekend profits. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Stephenson was shot four times and died on the way to a local hospital, Dekalb police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said.

At least two suspects are being sought, but identifying them may be a challenge, as Pin Up's does not have security cameras outside the club. However, a neighboring grocery store does have a surveillance camera that police were reviewing.

Police labeled nine shell casings outside the club's entrance, though it appears the victim, who, according to employees, carried two guns on him, didn't have a chance to return fire. Source

Mr. Stephenson is survived by a wife and children. If you have any information, please do not hesitate to call the local police.

UPDATE#1: Joey Celestin, 28, faces one count of murder and armed robbery in the shooting death of Terry Stephenson, DeKalb police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said Wednesday, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. It should be noted that Celestin is no stranger to the prison system in the United States but this time, let us hope he will be locked away for the rest of his life.

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