The Gus Thornhill Funeral Home in East Point, Atlanta, Georgia, was the scene of a deadly shooting on Friday, January 9, 2026, in the afternoon. Ina Chambers, 55, was the victim of an alleged drive-by attack that left her gravely injured.
Ms. Chambers was there to drop off a family member when a car pulled up, according to early accounts from the East Point Police Department. Several bullets were fired by the car’s occupants in the direction of the building’s front. Ms. Chambers was hit by gunshots and fell close to the door.
Emergency medical services responded promptly, but her injuries proved fatal. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators have since determined that Ms. Chambers was the specific target of the assault, though the underlying motive remains a focus of the ongoing investigation.
The incident, which transpired in daylight at a prominent community establishment, has generated significant alarm among local residents. Authorities are examining available surveillance footage from the vicinity in an attempt to identify the involved vehicle and its occupants.
The victim’s family, already engaged in mourning prior to the incident, is now confronting the traumatic and sudden loss. A family member present at the location witnessed the immediate aftermath.
The East Point Police Department is actively investigating and soliciting information from the public regarding the vehicle or individuals involved. The community mourns the death of Ina Chambers, a life concluded through an act of targeted violence.
