It’s been nearly four weeks since the tragic murder of the managing partner for the mega gay Atlanta nightlife group Traxx and good friend and confidant to many Durand Robinson. Little to no evidence has been released by the Atlanta Police Department until this recent interview with The GA Voice which was posted yesterday.
Police have strong leads in this case. Whether the killer made him get out of the vehicle before shooting him or pushed him out after shooting him is not certain, however.
“In the near future we hope to get some information out to media to solicit help from the public to identify a potential suspect. That case is not moving along as fast I’d like, but we have to be really methodical,” Meadows said.
Witnesses said they heard shouting shortly after 1 a.m. on Hadlock Street and then saw Robinson lying in the street. He was killed by a gunshot wound to the chest.
“There were other circumstances that led up to the ultimate shooting,” Meadows did say.
“This had nothing had to do with his sexual orientation. It might have had something to do with past relationships with people. Personal relationships,” he said
Hopefully more information will be revealed in the upcoming weeks about Durand’s murder and suspects!
To all of our friends and loved ones, Traxx and Durand Robinson’s family has released the official information on Durand’s candlelight vigil, memorial service, and repass. Below you will find all the information.
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 10 PM – 12 AM
Where: TRAXX NIGHTCLUB (1287 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032)
If you would like to donate Food or make a Monetary Donation to his family we ask that you please do so at this time.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
When: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: 11 AM
Where: Beulah Baptist Church (2340 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur, GA 30034)
REPASS
When: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: Immediately following Memorial Service
Where: TRAXX NIGHTCLUB (1287 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032)
WSB TV has just reported on Traxx owner Durand Robinson’s death. In the video report, they revealed there was some type of argument between Robinson and an individual, shots rang, and Durand was found dead at the scene with a shot to his chest in the middle of Hadlock Street in Southwest Atlanta. No motive or suspects hav been revealed by the Atlanta police as of yet.
WSB TV also spoke with Robinson’s business partner Phillip Boone and Boone explained, “This was devastating for our community and the Traxx family. He was an angel … we will miss him.”
Anyone with clues are asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department. Check out the video footage here…
I woke up this morning around 10am and was greeted with something I would never expect from a Facebook message, a message that said that a loving good friend of mines, Durand Robinson, was carjacked and murdered early this morning. Durand Robinson is one the founding owners of Traxx Atlanta. When I moved to Atlanta, one of the first person’s from the Traxx family to greet me with opening hands and a smile was Durand! ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND A YES ATTITUDE, there are not enough words that could relay what kind of man Durand was. Durand you will truly be missed and never forgotten. This upcoming Pride, Durand would have been celebrating another Birthday. While Durand is not here physically, his spirit will always remain with us and we will do what he would want us to do, CELEBRATE LOVE & LIFE!!! To the Traxx family, I love you and my prayer and thoughts are with you!
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
It is with great sadness that we report the tragic death of our dear friend and brother, Durand Robinson of Traxx Atlanta.
Durand was the victim of a car jacking this morning and was killed.
Durand was a loving and humble person that always sought common ground regardless of the situation. For those of us that knew Durand, this is a very difficult pill to swallow.
We in Atlanta mourn his death and request your prayers and thoughts for his family and the management and staff of Traxx Atlanta.
“I love people and like making people happy. ‘Treat people the way that you would like to be treated.’ I love peace. ‘No drama, please.’ the children are our future.”Quote From Durand Robinson
No further information is available at this time. As soon as we have more details and information regarding arrangements, we will share them with you.
