Officials identify men killed during Forest Park motorcycle club gathering

Gunman missing in Forest Park double shooting

Forest Park police are still looking for the person responsible for a double homicide at a motorcycle club gathering over the weekend. The two victims have been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Hearns and 25-year-old Isiah Mack.

FOREST PARK, Ga. - Two people are dead, and two others are injured after gunfire erupted at a motorcycle club gathering in Forest Park on Sunday. 

More than half a day after the shooting, police say they do not have any suspects in custody.

What we know:

Officials say police first responded to a shots-fired call coming from a mechanic’s shop on First Street between Jones Road and Old Dixie Highway shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday.

When they got to the scene, officers found several people who had been shot. Two succumbed to their injuries. Local hospitals are treating three others.

"It looks to be that it was some type of motorcycle gathering, a party. Ultimately, several individuals were shot. We believe there had to have been some type of altercation, but we’re still gathering facts at this time," Forest Park Chief of Police Brandon Criss said.

The scene after the shooting in Forest Park. (FOX 5)

A large police presence could be seen late into Sunday evening as investigators tried to piece together what happened. According to Criss, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office were assisting in the investigation.

During a press conference on Monday, officials said that about 150 to 200 people had gathered for the motorcycle meetup. They also said that it took place at a commercial site without a current business license and the city's code enforcement office is now involved to ensure the business doesn't reopen.

FULL: Forest Park police give update about shooting

The Forest Park Police Department gave an update on Monday afternoon about a shooting during a motorcycle club meetup that left 2 dead and 2 injured.

Chief Criss also identified the two people who were killed – 25-year-old Isaiah Mack and Anthony Hearns, age unknown, of Philadelphia. 

No suspects are in custody, but investigators say they do not believe there is an active threat to the community.

Local perspective:

Neighbors were surprised to learn of the violence and disappointed by the circumstances.

"We have great residents in Forest Park, and things like this don’t happen. So this is heartbreaking for all of us to know that those who aren’t from the community are coming in and committing these types of crimes," Councilwoman Latresa Akins-Wells told FOX 5.

"The city of Forest Park is a very safe city and this is very unique for us," Chris said.

Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler also released a statement about the incident on Monday afternoon:

"First, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all those who were impacted from a recent shooting incident that occurred during the afternoon hours of Sunday, April 27. What happened yesterday is not only tragic — it is an affront to everything we stand for in Forest Park. Those responsible for this senseless violence will be found, prosecuted and removed from our community. We will not allow criminals to think they have any place in our city. Forest Park is a community built on pride, resilience and respect. We have no tolerance for reckless behavior that endangers the lives of our residents and undermines the progress we have made. Forest Park is not a playground for lawlessness. If you believe you can bring violence here, know this: we will hunt you down with every legal tool at our disposal, and you will face consequences. The Forest Park Police Department is moving swiftly and relentlessly to bring those responsible to justice. We are not standing by — we are standing up. Forest Park will continue to be a place where families can live, work, and thrive without fear. To be clear, if you come to Forest Park to cause chaos, we will find you, we will hold you accountable and we will protect our city without hesitation."

What we don't know:

Authorities have not shared the names of the victims or identified any possible suspects in the shooting.

What you can do:

If you have any information about the shooting that could help authorities, call the Forest Park Police Department.