Former Cop Charged with Atlanta Wrestler’s Murder

The wrestling world saw an unfortunate tragedy as Atlanta-based wrestler Reginald Folks who came to the state to study at the Clark Atlanta University in 2007 was tragically killed in an incident involving former Atlanta Police Force member, Koby Minor, who has been charged with murder and aggravated assault. Folks was dedicated to his passion for professional wrestling and trained at World Wrestling Alliance 4 in Atlanta’s South Fulton.

In regards to his death, Koby Minor alleged that a ride-share driver picked him up at a fellow officer’s home. He told police that while traveling east on SR 14, the driver, who was Reginald Folks, was speaking on the phone in an unknown language and ignored his request to stop the car.

When the policeman attempted to unlock the door and failed, he suspected the driver was reaching for something in the back seat. Uncertain about the driver’s intentions and growing suspicious, even doubting the driver’s sexual orientation. Fearing for his safety, Koby fired approximately three rounds, killing Reginald. Minor then broke the window to escape the vehicle.

Before the police arrived, Minor flagged down another driver and claimed that the Lyft driver, who he alleged was part of a gay fraternity, was trying to recruit him. Koby Minor was apprehended by the Union City Police Department after officers responded to a shooting call near South Fulton Parkway and Stonewall Tell Road at around 12:40 a.m.

They found the unresponsive victim, Reginald Folks. Furthermore, The Atlanta Police Department reported that Minor, who joined the force in 2018, had resigned immediately following the incident. At the time of the shooting, Minor was on unpaid administrative leave due to an arrest on drug-related charges in Milton in December of the previous year.

Reginald’s mother, Marchelle Folks, expressed her devastation and frustration over the lack of communication from the police.

“Had no idea it was a cop that killed him, not until someone sent us the article,” Folks told FOX 5. “It’s devastating and on top of it, a black police officer is even worse to me.”

Fellow wrestlers and friends were equally shocked and heartbroken at the news of Reginald’s murder. His trainer Thomas Ballister shared his confusion and sorrow.

“Devastated and confused, my main emotion. I can’t understand it still.” 

Jason Spector, a friend of Reginald Folks and fellow wrestler was upset to see the tragic end of his acquaintance.

“It’s tragic that this is how it had to be for him, that he had to go out this way.”

Ringside News extends its condolences to the family of Reginald Folks who lost his life in unfortunate circumstances.

What are your thoughts on the Atlanta based wrestler losing his life at the hands of an ex-cop in unforeseen circumstances? Sound off in the comments!