New video in Empire Park shooting spree; $10K reward being offered

One dead, several injured in southeast Atlanta shooting spree

A man is dead and several others are injured after a series of connected shootings in southeast Atlanta late Thursday night. Police say the violence began around 9:44 p.m. near Oak Drive SE and continued across multiple locations, including Mount Zion Road and a traffic stop on Old Hapeville Road. Investigators believe all the incidents are linked and have identified 279 Oak Drive SE as the primary crime scene.

ATLANTA - Atlanta police have released new surveillance video showing a person believed to be connected to a deadly series of shootings that left one person dead and several others injured late Thursday night.

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What we know:

The video, captured just before the gunfire erupted, shows a dark-colored sedan pulling up to the entrance of Empire Park. A tall, unidentified man is seen exiting the front passenger seat. Investigators say the man is the suspected shooter and are asking for the public’s help to identify him.

Atlanta Police and Crime Stoppers are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case.

The backstory:

The first reports came at around 9:44 p.m. on July 24, when officers responded to 245 Oak Drive SE and found two people shot. A 21-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with injuries, and an 18-year-old man, Deshawn Johnson, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deshawn Johnson (FOX 5 Atlanta obtained permission from the rights holder)

Minutes later, officers were called to 50 Mount Zion Road SW, where three more people had been shot. Two were listed as being "stable" and one in critical condition. During the ongoing investigation, officers stopped a vehicle near Old Hapeville Road and Cleveland Avenue and discovered a fifth victim with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Police believe all the shootings are connected and have identified 279 Oak Drive SE as the primary location. 

What we don't know:

The Homicide and Aggravated Assault Units continue to investigate.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or text CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000.