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Man killed in Clarkston park
Clarkston police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in a pocket park Sunday morning. Officers responded to a popular walking trail in the 3600 block of Church Street after receiving calls about a person down. When they arrived, they found the victim, 30-year-old Rashard Grier, with multiple gunshot wounds.
CLARKSTON, Ga. - Clarkston police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in a pocket park Sunday morning.
What we know:
Officers responded to a popular walking trail in the 3600 block of Church Street after receiving calls about a person down. When they arrived, they found the victim, 30-year-old Rashard Grier, with multiple gunshot wounds.
Police said Grier had been shot in the face and abdomen.
The shooting happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, but his body was not found until 7:45 a.m. Sunday, according to investigators.
Officials said they're still trying to identify the shooter.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Saleh at (470) 557-8956 or email asaleh@cityofclarkston.com. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-555-TIPS.
The Source: Information in this article came from a FOX 5 crew who spoke with Clarkston Police Officers. It has been updated to add information from the department's chief.