Charged with aggravated assault and murder in the unfortunate case of 29-year-old Bradley Coleman's death during a botched carjacking at a Peachtree Corners gas station, we have David Jarrad Booker, Josiah Hughley, and Miles Collins. Their trial took an unexpected turn last Monday when Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Tamela L. Adkins declared a mistrial due to an "improper and prejudicial" comment from the state during the third day of testimony.
The prosecution attributed the mistrial to "technical issues" within the proceedings but reassured their unwavering commitment to seeking justice. The District Attorney's office has expressed its intention to retry the case to ensure justice for the victim and his family.
Despite the mistrial, Coleman's mother remains hopeful for justice in her son's case. The hearing for this matter is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
In July 2022, Bradley Coleman, a 29-year-old from New Orleans, tragically lost his life during a botched carjacking at a Peachtree Corners gas station. He had returned to Georgia to visit family and had stopped at a QuickTrip gas station on Peachtree Parkway and Peachtree Corners Circle to inflate his tires.
Three men approached him at the station, and one of them attempted to steal his car, leading to a struggle between Coleman and the suspect inside the vehicle. Ultimately, the suspect left the car, but not before shooting Coleman. Both suspects reentered their vehicle and fled the scene, as reported by the Gwinnett County Police Department.
The shooter was identified as David Jarrad Booker, while the other two individuals, Josiah Hughley and Miles Collins, were also identified and charged with murder and aggravated assault.
A GoFundMe campaign was set up to support Coleman's daughter, describing him as a Norcross High School graduate, the winner of Mr. Norcross 2011, a member of the Norcross High School State Basketball Championship team, and a football player in Louisiana. He returned to Georgia to coach high school football, and he was beloved and respected by many, according to Venetia Coleman, the victim's mother.
Coleman's friend, Reid Sanders, who played with him at Southern University, expressed regret for not having the chance to speak with Coleman one last time. He described Coleman as a genuine and kind person who always had a smile on his face and brought positive energy.
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