DeKalb County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected in the deadly shooting of a homeowner near Lithonia.
The gunfire erupted at the victim’s residence in the 5400 block of Rock Springs Road on May 16, police said Tuesday. Surveillance video showed the man holding an assault rifle as he entered the home, located a short distance from Panola Road, authorities said.
Police said the man and another suspect were seen entering and exiting the home several times that night as they placed “property” into a silver SUV.
“They left the scene, and a few minutes later, the home’s resident went outside with a gunshot wound to his back,” police said. “He collapsed and died on scene.”
DeKalb police spokesperson Blaine Clark said the department was not releasing the victim’s name at this time.
On Tuesday, police shared photos of the suspect at a Walmart on Gresham Road. Authorities said it was taken about an hour and a half after the killing.
Credit: DeKalb County Police Department
Credit: DeKalb County Police Department
Anyone with more information is asked to contact DeKalb police at 770-724-7850. An anonymous tip to the department can be made through the free Tip411 app or by texting “DKPD” to 847411, followed by the tip.
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