Atlanta police seek public's help to identify suspect in Decatur Street shooting

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Decatur Street aggravated assault

The Atlanta Police Department released this video showing an aggravated assault along Decatur Street on July 12, 2025.

The Atlanta Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a male suspect involved in an aggravated assault on July 12 in the 300 block of Decatur Street.

What we know:

According to investigators, officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a person being shot. Upon arrival, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the thigh. The victim was transported to the hospital by Grady EMS.

Witnesses described the suspect as a male with dreadlocks. 

The Atlanta Police Department released this image showing an aggravated assault along Decatur Street on July 12, 2025. (Atlanta Police Department)

What we don't know:

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, which remains under investigation.

The police department has released photos and videos of the suspect.

The Atlanta Police Department released this image showing an aggravated assault along Decatur Street on July 12, 2025. (Atlanta Police Department)

What you can do:

Anyone with information is urged to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or by texting CSGA. Tipsters do not need to provide their names or identifying information and are eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

The Source: The Atlanta Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta provided details, images, and video for this article. 

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