Mother Pleads for Mental Health Intervention | Atlanta News

A shocking shooting in southwest Atlanta unfolded when Michael Gates allegedly opened fire in his home during a mental health crisis, injuring Officer Devonte Matthews and another woman. His mother, Roberta Sheffield, speaks out about her son’s long battle with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, highlighting how police had visited just days before — even finding a gun — but left without arrest. She credits Officer Matthews with showing compassion and restraint, potentially saving her son’s life. While Michael faces criminal charges, his family insists he needs psychiatric care, not jail. Roberta urges others to recognize early signs of mental breakdowns — because timely intervention could be the difference between life and death. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ccf1e2a2874880c