Atlanta police release photos of person of interest after 34-year-old killed in armed robbery

ATLANTA — Police are searching for the person responsible for a 34-year-old man’s death on Friday night.

Officers were called to reports of a shooting near a food mart on Cleveland Ave. SE just after 10:30 p.m.

Investigators confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that the man was killed during an armed robbery outside of the store.

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The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. His identity has not yet been released.

Investigators are now releasing surveillance photos showing a “person of interest” at the food mart just before the shooting.

Photos show the young man outside the store with his hood down and inside the store, leaning on a lottery counter with his hood up.

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Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man.

Anyone who knows who he may be should contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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