Police release photos of persons of interest in deadly Atlanta gas station shooting

Person of interest in deadly Atlanta shooting

Atlanta police released this video in their search to identify suspects in the fatal Jan. 15 shooting of 55-year-old Larry Battle at a southwest Atlanta gas station, offering a $5,000 Crime Stoppers reward for information leading to an arrest.

ATLANTA - Investigators are asking for the public's help to identify two persons of interest in the shooting death of a 55-year-old man at a southwest Atlanta gas station last month.

Atlanta police released surveillance photos and video of the individuals sought in connection with the Jan. 15 killing of Larry Battle. 

Larry Battle (Atlanta Police Department)

The backstory:

Officers found Battle in the parking lot of the Valero gas station near the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Beeler Drive SW around 10:40 p.m. on Jan 15.

Upon arrival, officers found Battle had been shot in the chest. He was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene by medics.

What they're saying:

"Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit are seeking the public's assistance identifying the two persons of interest seen in the shared photos and video," the department said in a statement.

What we don't know:

Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are not required to give their names to be eligible for the reward.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit directly at (404) 546-4235. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at 404-577-8477, visiting www.stopcrimeatl.org, or texting "CSGA" to 738477.