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Atlanta police hunt group behind street shooting
Atlanta police are hunting for a group of male suspects who stalked and shot a 16-year-old boy on Mayson Turner Road NW, according to police. The APD released these images on June 2, 2026.
ATLANTA - A manhunt is underway after a group stalked and shot a 16-year-old boy as he walked down an Atlanta street, authorities said.
Atlanta police investigation
What we know:
The violence erupted at approximately 12:45 p.m. this past Sunday when officers rushed to the 900 block of Mayson Turner Road NW after receiving a report of a person shot.
Investigators said a 16-year-old boy was walking down the street when a group of males began tailing him. The group opened fire, striking the teen in the shoulder.
Paramedics found the victim alert, conscious, and breathing before transporting him to the hospital by ambulance.
Witnesses at the scene told police they saw the group of males running toward Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard immediately after the gunfire.
Investigators with the Aggravated Assault Unit have now released photos and video of several persons of interest in connection with the shooting.
Gunfire clues sought
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet confirmed the identities of the males captured in the surveillance footage or what sparked the targeted pursuit.
Police have not released an update on the 16-year-old victim's current medical condition or baseline recovery timeline.
Anonymous tips incentivized
What you can do:
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects. Tipsters do not have to give their names or any identifying information to stay eligible for the cash payout. Anyone with details can securely submit tips by calling the hotline at 404-577-8477, visiting www.stopcrimeatl.org, or utilizing the P3 Tips mobile app.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department Public Affairs Unit, which provided preliminary investigative details, case file information, and surveillance media, as well as Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta, which detailed the anonymous reward system.