Police release images of suspect in deadly southwest Atlanta stabbing
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Police Department is hoping someone can help them catch a suspected killer who stabbed his victim to death in southwest Atlanta Tuesday afternoon.
Police said someone reported a stabbing to police at around 5:50 p.m. on the 900 block of Metropolitan Parkway near Elbert Street.
When they got to the location, officers found a 57-year-old man stabbed. Despite attempts to save his life, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe the man was in an argument with someone, but police don't know what caused the argument.
The Atlanta Police Department release images of a suspect in a deadly stabbing that happened at around 5:50 p.m. on Metropolitan Parkway.
Police said the victim and suspect live in the area.
"It appears to be an escalating dispute. There was an argument that originated between the two individuals that lived in the area," Homicide Commander Ralph Woolfolk told FOX 5.
The Atlanta Police Department said officers are investigating a deadly stabbing in southeast Atlanta. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
Woolfolk said the APD video integration center helped track the suspect's movements as officers canvassed the area.
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"We're hoping to get the public's help identifying this individual," Woolfolk said. "We're thinking we can tie this case up pretty quickly."
Anyone who can help police identify the suspects can call Crime Stoppers at 404-586-0180 or submit an anonymous tip online.