Atlanta police seek to identify man accused of shooting at MARTA driver

Surveillance footage shows the man accused of shooting at a MARTA bus driver on Feb. 18, 2026. (Credit: Atlanta Police Department)

Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man they say shot at a MARTA bus driver near the H.E. Holmes station in February. 

What we know:

Officers responded on Feb. 18 to a shooting involving a MARTA bus at the intersection of Saint James Avenue and Hightower Road, police said.

Investigators learned that a man who had been riding the bus earlier had become disruptive and then exited the bus. He later confronted the driver at the intersection and pulled out a semi-automatic gun, firing one round into the driver’s side window.

Surveillance footage captured the shooting and the man fleeing afterward.

Police said the accused shooter was last wearing a hoodie, dark pants and Timberland-style boots.

An investigation is ongoing. 

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Surveillance footage shows the man accused of shooting at a MARTA bus driver on Feb. 18, 2026. (Credit: Atlanta Police Department)

What we don't know:

Police did not say whether anyone was injured. 

What you can do:

If you have any information on the man pictured or the shooting, contact the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or by texting CSGA.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information.

The Source: Information in this report comes from the Atlanta Police Department. 

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