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5 days ago
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Arrest in April deadly double shooting in southwest Atlanta
The Brief Desmond Felts, 24, was arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery related to a fatal double shooting in Atlanta on April 18. The shooting resulted in one man's death and another critically injured; surveillance images of suspects were released to aid the investigation. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers Atlanta, with a reward of up to $5,000 offered for information. ATLANTA - A man wanted in connection with a fatal double shooting in southwest Atlanta has been arrested. SEE ALSO: 1 man dead, 1 critically injured in shooting at SW Atlanta home What we know Desmond Felts, 24, was taken into custody at the Clayton County Jail on June 1 and charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of armed robbery, according to the Atlanta Police Department. The backstory The charges stem from an April 18 shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured. Officers responded to 70 Newcastle Street SW around 12:17 a.m. that morning after receiving reports of a person shot. When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old man unresponsive with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. A second victim, a 32-year-old man, was found nearby with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical but stable condition. What we don't know Investigators released surveillance images of the individuals believed to have been involved. One was seen wearing a T-shirt that says "In Draco We Trust." The other was described as having dread-style hair and wearing a knee-length jacket. SEE ALSO: Police searching for 2 suspects in deadly shooting at SW Atlanta home What they're saying Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at or by texting "CSA" and the tip to CRIMES (274637). A reward of up to $5,000 is available. The Source The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article.
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24-04-2025
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New photo released of unknown woman found shot to death near Atlanta cemetery
The Brief Police released a photo of the woman at a local store, wearing a distinctive Tommy Hilfiger hooded sweatshirt and other identifiable clothing. The woman was found shot to death near Crest Lawn Memorial Park, with tattoos including an eye on her right wrist and a treble clef on her left wrist. Authorities are seeking public assistance through Crime Stoppers Atlanta, offering a reward for information leading to identification. ATLANTA - The search for the identity of the woman found dead in the woods near an Atlanta cemetery continues as police now release a photo showing the woman at a local store. The woman, believed to be between 20 and 30 years of age, was found shot to death on Easter Sunday just before 6 p.m. in the 2000 block of Marietta Boulevard NW near Crest Lawn Memorial Park. SEE ALSO: Unknown woman found shot to death at Atlanta cemetery, employees react What we know The newly released photo shows the woman at an undisclosed store. The woman was wearing a distinctive green, white, black, and red Tommy Hilfiger hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, gray and pink striped slide sandals, and black socks. In the photo, the woman is seen with dark brown or black hair which goes just past the shoulders. The backstory Authorities said officers were called to the area after reports of an unresponsive person and found a woman who had been shot multiple times. Medical personnel pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Police released three images of her tattoos on Monday in an attempt to identify her. Investigators say the woman has an eye tattoo on her right wrist, a treble clef and music note on her left wrist, and a bird and flower on her left thigh. What we don't know Police did not disclose where the new image was taken or at what time. What you can do The investigation remains active, and police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta anonymously. Tips can be submitted by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting or texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. The Source The Atlanta Police Department provided the images and details for this story.
