The East Point Police Department continues its search for the killer of a local man gunned down while walking home. Michael Lee, the victim of this brazen crime, was fatally shot on January 12, around 9 p.m., near Farley Street and Headland Drive, confirmed the department. A monetary incentive has been put forth in hopes of apprehending those responsible for Lee's death. Up to $2,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. The police have not yet identified a motive or suspect in connection with the shooting, that has left a community shaken.
As reported by FOX5 Atlanta, Lee was merely completing a routine task, returning home after a stop at local shops when he was struck by a single bullet. The grim discovery was made shortly thereafter, as law enforcement and first responders converged on the scene, revealing the extent of this senseless act of violence.
In an effort to cast a wider net, the East Point police, has urged anyone with knowledge of the crime to come forward. Calls to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line can be made anonymously, assuring that tipsters need not fear retribution for choosing to aid in the pursuit of justice. As available through both FOX5 Atlanta and 11Alive, information can also be submitted online or via text message.
The local community has been rattled by the abrupt ending of Lee's life, a man described by neighbors as a familiar and friendly face. As the days press on, East Point Police, along with Detective H. Smith, are piecing together this puzzle, hopeful that someone's conscience or the incentive of reward money will pry open a new lead in this case, under the city's heavy shroud of grief and apprehension.
