A 45-year-old man was shot near 234 Memorial Drive in Atlanta last month after what police say started as a verbal argument, and investigators are now circulating video of a suspect they hope the public can help identify. The man suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was rushed to a hospital by ambulance, though he was alert, conscious and breathing when officers reached him.
Zone 5 officers responded to a report of a person shot on Oct. 20, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. A preliminary investigation indicated the confrontation escalated from a verbal dispute into gunfire, police told the outlet, though the circumstances that led up to the argument have not been detailed publicly.
Video Shows Suspect in Brown Vest and Skull Cap
Investigators released footage showing the suspected shooter wearing a black skull cap, a brown vest, a black T-shirt, black pants and a satchel, per the FOX 5 report. Atlanta police have asked anyone with information to come forward as they work to put a name to the face in the video.
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit are seeking the public's assistance identifying the suspect seen in the shared video.
The Atlanta Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit requested information from anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or who recognizes the person in the clip, according to a post from the department on Facebook. The station's report notes that the department provided the underlying details for the story.
Reward Up to $5,000 Available for Tips
Tips that lead to an arrest in the case may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000, according to Atlanta Police Foundation. Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta raised its standard reward from up to $2,000 to up to $5,000 in March 2025 as part of an effort to strengthen crime-fighting efforts across the city.
Anonymous tipsters do not have to provide their names or any identifying information to qualify for the payout, the same account notes. Residents with information can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), submit a tip through the P3 Tips app, visit StopCrimeATL.org, or text CSGA to 738477.
