Atlanta police are looking for four suspects caught on camera during a late-night robbery at a Cleveland Avenue store, where an employee was shot in the face with what investigators believe was a pellet or BB gun.
Surveillance video from the May 21 incident shows four people inside the shop. As they head for the door, an employee moves to confront them. That is when one of the suspects appears to fire, striking the worker in the face. The group took off before officers arrived, and the employee later recounted the ordeal to investigators.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, detectives released the video in hopes that someone will recognize the people in the footage and call in a tip. Authorities described the weapon used as a pellet or BB gun.
Police release footage, ask for tips
The Atlanta Police Department said detectives have circulated the surveillance images so potential witnesses or anyone who knows the individuals can come forward. The employee’s account at the scene helped officers piece together what happened, but APD has not named any suspects and no arrests have been announced.
How to report what you know
Anyone with information is urged to contact APD or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at StopCrimeAtl.org. Investigators say information that leads to an arrest and indictment could qualify for a reward of up to $5,000.
Neighborhood context
The Cleveland Avenue corridor has been on law enforcement’s radar before. In April 2022, a security guard was shot and killed outside American Wings and Seafood at 387 Cleveland Ave SW, a case where police again turned to video to help track suspects, according to WSB-TV. That earlier killing heightened safety concerns along the strip.
In the latest case, detectives are asking residents and business owners in the area to review any surveillance footage from the night of May 21. Anyone who spots something that could help is asked to call the APD tip line or file a report online.
