Man wanted for pointing gun at hotel worker in downtown Atlanta

Man points gun at Atlanta hotel worker

The Atlanta Police Department released this video showing a man yelling at and then pointing a gun at the female clear at the Hampton Inn located at 161 Ted Turner Driver in Atlanta on May 31, 2025.

ATLANTA - Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of pointing a gun at a hotel employee in downtown Atlanta.

What we know:

According to police, officers responded on May 31 to a report of a man yelling and brandishing a firearm at a female employee inside the Hampton Inn hotel at 161 Ted Turner Drive. Surveillance footage shows the man at the hotel counter holding a gun during the encounter.

What we don't know:

After the confrontation, the suspect was seen leaving the building and heading north on Ted Turner Drive, investigators said. He hasn't been seen since.

What you can do:

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or texting CSGA and the tip to CRIMES (738477). Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.