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Atlanta police release video to identify suspect in unprovoked deadly stabbing

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Published  December 16, 2024 9:22pm EST
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FOX 5 Atlanta

Deadly stabbing person of interest

The Atlanta Police Department released this video showing a man who authorities want to identify in connection to a deadly stabbing on Dec. 13, 2024.

The Brief

    • Atlanta Police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a fatal stabbing incident.
    • The stabbing occurred at approximately 4:24 a.m. on Dec. 14 near 133 Trinity Ave. SW, resulting in the death of a 54-year-old man.
    • The attack was unprovoked and took place while the victim was sleeping.
    • Surveillance footage shows the suspect walking in the area.

ATLANTA - Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department's Homicide Unit are seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a deadly stabbing that occurred early Saturday.

The stabbing happened at approximately 4:24 a.m. on Dec. 14. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers, responding to a reported stabbing near 133 Trinity Ave. SW, found a 54-year-old man with an apparent stab wound. Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Investigators said the attack was unprovoked and happened while the victim was sleeping.

Surveillance video released by investigators shows the male suspect walking in the area.

Authorities urge anyone with information to submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting StopCrimeAtl.org, or texting CSGA and the tip to CRIMES (738477). A reward of up to $2,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.

The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details and the video and image for this article.

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