Video shows witness with man moments before he was found shot, killed at Atlanta convenience store

ATLANTA — Atlanta investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying a witness in a homicide investigation.

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The incident unfolded just before 3 a.m. on May 20.

Atlanta officers were reportedly flagged down at Star Grocery convenience store on Campbellton Road in reference to a person down.

According to the Atlanta Police Department, when officers arrived they found a man lying on the floor inside the store with gunshot wounds.

When emergency responders arrived they pronounced the man dead at the scene.

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During the investigation officers reportedly learned a second man was privately taken to Grady Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds.

On Tuesday, Atlanta police released a video of the witness and the (blurred face) man who died walking inside the convenience store moments before the incident occurred.

Officials have not released the man’s age or name.

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Anyone who can identify the witness or know of his whereabouts can submit a tip at the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-8477 or online. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 for the arrest and indictment of the suspect.

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