Pregnant Mom of 2 Found Shot in Car on Atlanta Highway During Rush Hour

Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after a 34-year-old pregnant mother was found shot in her vehicle during Tuesday evening’s rush hour on Interstate 75.

Atlanta Police Department officers responded to reports of a person shot at approximately 6:15 p.m. along the northbound lanes of I-75, near the North Central Avenue SW exit and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered Bianca Huntley suffering from critical injuries.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Huntley died from a gunshot wound involving her arm and torso. While the victim was discovered on the highway, investigators do not believe the shooting originated there.

In a formal news release, Atlanta police stated that preliminary evidence suggests Huntley sustained her injuries at a “separate and currently unknown location” before coming to a stop on the interstate. Detectives are currently working to trace Huntley’s final movements to identify the primary crime scene and potential suspects.

Huntley, a mother of two daughters aged 5 and 14, was reportedly pregnant at the time of her death. She had relocated to Atlanta from North Carolina nearly a decade ago and had recently achieved significant professional milestones.

According to her mother, Gloria Allen, Huntley worked as a quality manager and had just received a promotion. She was driving home from work when the incident occurred.

“She was in the process of hiring a team when her life was tragically ended,” Allen told local reporters. “You’re talking about a light, a shining light that got snuffed out.”

While police have not officially named a suspect or established a motive, Allen stated she believes her daughter was specifically targeted. “My daughter will be vindicated,” she said, expressing faith that investigators will find those responsible.

The Atlanta Police Department has not released information regarding potential persons of interest or vehicle descriptions. They are urging anyone with information about the shooting or who may have witnessed suspicious activity near the I-75 corridor on Tuesday evening to contact the Homicide Unit or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.

The investigation remains active as forensic teams process the vehicle for evidence.