Nat King Cole's Great-Nephew Fatally Stabbed In Atlanta Park: Report

ATLANTA, GA — Tracy Cole, the great-nephew of legendary musician Nat King Cole, was stabbed to death Thursday in Centennial Olympic Park, Channel 2 Action News reported Friday.

Atlanta Police reported officers responded around 2 a.m. to a stabbing in the 300 block of Centennial. When they arrived, they found a man with multiple stab wounds.

Police said the man was taken to a hospital, where he died of his injuries. Police did not identify a possible suspect.

Citing the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office, Channel 2 reported the man was identified as Tracy Cole, the grandson of Freddy Cole.

On Instagram, Atlanta Cigar Week posted an online tribute, adding Cole was "a vibrant soul."

The post read:

"We at ACW extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and close friends of @tc_smokes.-In tribute to Tracy Cole, we invite you to join us, along with @fellaship.atl @thepatioatl and @cigarcityclub for a collective moment of silence tonight at 11:11 p.m. We'll be going LIVE on IG from our respective locations to honor his memory. 🙏We invite all Atlanta lounges, groups and individuals to virtually join us in honoring our little brother. 🕊️"

Read more via Channel 2.