Man killed after fight ends with him being hit by car in downtown Atlanta

Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects and a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run.

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The incident happened around 1:50 a.m. on Oct. 28 at 34 Forsyth St. SW.

According to police, officers arrived to find a man who had been hit by an unknown vehicle. Grady EMS transported him to the hospital, where he later died despite lifesaving efforts.

Police say surveillance footage captured the man fighting with another person, shortly before he was hit by a vehicle.

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The vehicle, identified as a silver Ford Taurus, then drove away from the scene. Police say the other person involved in the fight got into the car before the driver drove away southbound on Whitehall Street SW.

The Ford Taurus did not have a license plate attached, according to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit directly at 404-546-4235.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. Tipsters do not have to provide their names or identifying information to qualify.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously in the following ways:

•  Call the CSGA tip line at 404-577-8477
• Visit www.stopcrimeatl.org
• Use the P3 app
• Text CSGA to 738477

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