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Brazen daylight attack caught on camera near Atlanta Beltline
Old Fourth Ward attack caught on camera
It was a brazen beating by the Atlanta Beltline in broad daylight. Police are looking for two men who attacked someone near the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. One of those men was armed. The attack was captured on camera.
ATLANTA – A brazen attack near the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark in Atlanta was caught on camera Sunday afternoon.
Police are now looking for two men who assaulted a victim in broad daylight, one of them using a gun to pistol-whip him.
Atlanta police posted the cell phone footage to social media on Wednesday, hoping to track them down.
What we know:
The attack occurred Sunday afternoon near the Beltline, next to a skate park and grass lawn that’s typically filled with families.
Police say the victim suffered cuts on his head and was treated at the scene by Grady EMS.
“The male was alert, conscious and breathing and appeared to be disoriented with multiple lacerations sustained to his head and face,” police said.
During the attack, a gun was fired, but no one was shot, they said.
The suspects fled the scene, and police are actively searching for them.
An Atlanta police officer was posted in a patrol car feet from the scene Wednesday evening.
What they’re saying:
People in the neighborhood were shocked to see the video.
“It’s like, where’s the human decency, you know?” one woman said.
“Honestly, it’s crazy to think because there are so many people walking around that you wouldn’t think that something like that would happen here,” Dove Aldaz said.
“It being in broad daylight [is] not helpful, just makes it feel less safe,” said Brian Parrales, who was walking his dogs. “I carry whenever I feel like I need to, and then I have my pups. So I’m usually fine.”
Parrales suggested additional security measures: “I wouldn’t mind seeing more blue boxes or even more patrol.”
Dove Aldaz, who was walking in the park when shown the footage.
What’s next:
Atlanta Police have released the video of the attack in hopes of identifying the suspects. Anyone with information can contact Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for tips leading to an arrest, and callers can remain anonymous.
The Source: This article is based on original reporting by FOX 5’s Rob DiRienzo, along with information and a video provided by the Atlanta Police Department.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a shooting near an Atlanta park on Sunday night.
Police say a man was shot at 616 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, which is Rodney Cook Sr. Park in the Vine City neighborhood.
The man’s condition is currently unknown.
This is a developing story. Return to Atlanta News First for updates.
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The Atlanta Falcons are looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, and they’ll be relying on a new coaching staff to help them get there. But Kevin Stefanski is no rookie; he’s a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, only now he’ll be working with an entirely different group of personnel after coaching in Cleveland since 2020.
In addition to a new coach, the Falcons may have a different starting quarterback as Michael Penix Jr. continues to rehab last season’s torn ACL. He’ll also be competing with Tua Tagovailoa. Together, the Falcons believe they can compete for a playoff spot in the NFC South, but to do so, they’ll need all the help they can get. Unfortunately, the Falcons may not have everyone on hand to start the season.
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Pearce faces three felony charges after an incident with his former girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce’s charges are for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing the police, and resisting arrest with violence.
“Atlanta now appears to be waiting on the NFL to decide on Pearce. Under the league’s personal conduct policy, commissioner Roger Goodell has wide latitude to impose discipline regardless of the outcome of the criminal case. The league is likely to suspend Pearce. Steelers defensive back Cam Sutton was suspended eight games in 2024 after a domestic violence incident that began as a felony charge but was eventually reduced to a misdemeanor. Goodell could also place Pearce on the commissioner’s exempt list, which serves as an indefinite suspension while the league gathers more information.”
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