Decatur police asking for help finding East Point man suspected in shootout

DECATUR, Ga. — The City of Decatur Police Department is asking the public for help in trying to find a man they said was involved in a March shootout that sent people at a nearby Lacrosse game scrambling for cover.

Investigators said that they believe 31-year-old Herbert Petty Jr. of East Point was involved in the shootout that happened near Electric Avenue and Robin Street on Sunday, March 30, around 2:25 p.m.

They recently got warrants for Petty’s arrest. He’s facing potential charges of aggravated assault and criminal damage to property.

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Police said that during the shootout in March, they were able to identify a black Chevrolet Impala with damage to the front fender. They believe two people jumped out of the car and started shooting at a group of people standing outside some nearby apartments.

While they were shooting, police said parents, coaches, athletes and spectators at a lacrosse game down the street at Ebster Field heard the commotion and scurried for cover.

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Investigators are asking anyone with information on Petty’s location to contact them at 678-553-6664 or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-Tips (8477). Crime Stoppers tips can remain anonymous and tips leading to an arrest could be eligible for a reward.

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