Georgia Grandmother Ina Chambers, 55, Killed During Funeral — Details

"At this point, it's hard for us to wrap our mind around any of that. It's just a couple of days in, and you don't want anger. But we need justice, and we want justice," a grieving brother said.

Mourning families had gathered to say their final goodbyes, filling the space with quiet reflection and shared sorrow. Outside a funeral home in East Point, loved ones moved in and out, unaware that the solemn atmosphere would soon be shattered by a burst of violence that transformed a place of remembrance into the center of a growing investigation.

What Happened in East Point

A Georgia family is demanding answers after a grandmother attending a wake was killed in a drive-by shooting outside the Gus Thornhill Funeral Home in East Point.

According to authorities, 55-year-old Ina Chambers was fatally shot during the attack, which also left another woman injured. As of Sunday evening, no arrests had been made, and police said multiple suspects were involved in the shooting.

When and Where the Shooting Occurred

The shooting happened outside the East Point funeral home, where several wakes were taking place simultaneously.

East Point Police Chief Shawn Buchanan described the incident as an "outrage," explaining that four different families were inside the building mourning loved ones when gunfire broke out.

"They're suffering. They're trying to bury their loved ones, and for someone to take that opportunity away from them and destroy their peace... our team will not rest until justice is served," the police chief said.

Who Chambers was

Two days after her death, Chambers' family gathered with friends outside their DeKalb County home, releasing balloons as they struggled to process the sudden loss.

"They came for her," her husband, Phil Chambers, said when speaking to WSAW-TV about the shooting. "I just got a clear mind. Don't know what to do," he shared. "I lost my wife," he added when speaking to Fox5 Atlanta.

Her older brother, Efrem Jenkins, remembered her as the center of every gathering. "She was vibrant. She was the life of the party," Jenkins said.

In an interview with Fox 5 Atlanta, he added that his sister was "vibrant" and "very biblical," a devoted wife who was always doing something good for others.

"My little sister has been taken away," he continued. "For those of you who know her, you know she's the best."

Why the Loss Has Shaken Loved Ones

Jenkins said the family was still trying to come to terms with the tragedy because "It's so senseless, and it's just hard to wrap your head around it," Jenkins continued. "The phrase that we've been using is just: no words. Just no words."

He also issued a message to those responsible for the violence:

"Just no words. The family is small, and it's getting even smaller by the day. Gun control is one thing, but control your kids. And if they're not kids, they're young adults: listen, you're ruining your lives, and you're taking our lives."

"If you're out there doing senseless things like this, just know the world goes in a circle and it does come back around, you just never know how. So, please stop," Jenkins added.

What the Police Say About the Investigation

East Point Police are asking for the public's help as the investigation continues. Authorities confirmed that Chambers had been at the funeral home with her grandchildren, whom she had taken to a viewing for another relative when the shooting occurred.

No suspects were in custody as of Sunday evening. Police said anyone with information is urged to contact East Point Police Communications.

How Chambers is Remembered

Friends and family members have continued to honor Chambers' life through heartfelt tributes shared online. Her daughter, Jamya Cooper, wrote on Facebook, "You didn't deserve this. I love youuu mommmy."

Another family member, Arzell Brooks, shared a post expressing love for Phil Chambers and describing the deceased as a second mother, saying her loss was extremely painful and ending the message with a tribute of love and remembrance.

A friend, Narvella Gray Dial, also shared, "I received the heartbreaking news last night that we lost my amazing friend/sister Ina Chambers last night to a senseless act of gun violence, adding:

"When I say FRIEND, this is what I mean!! She was the best friend, mother, grandmother, wife, auntie to my adult daughters, community leader and all around good person that anyone could ever meet and have the privilege of having in your life."

"I will miss her!!! Please keep her daughter Jamya, husband Phil Chambers, mother, grand children and entire family in your thoughts and prayers," she concluded her tribute.

As investigators continue working to identify those responsible, Chambers' family says they are focused on honoring her memory while holding on to the hope that answers will come. For loved ones still reeling from the violence, the grief remains fresh and overwhelming, marked by disbelief that a moment meant for mourning could turn so devastating.

Even as they try to navigate the days ahead without her, the family maintains a single, unwavering plea: that justice be served for a woman they say was taken too soon and in the most senseless way.