Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

Man shot, killed after confronting 2 men about sister’s stolen bike

Michael Fuqua was shot and killed at a Kroger parking lot in southwest Atlanta on Monday. Family and friends gathered under a candlelight vigil in honor of Fuqua.
By Raisa Habersham
Aug 16, 2016

A man was killed Monday afternoon after police say he confronted two men about his sister’s stolen bicycle, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Michael Fuqua Jr., 18, of Atlanta, was shot near a bus stop outside a strip mall at the intersection of Cascade Avenue and Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Atlanta police said.

Police told Channel 2 Fuqua approached two men selling cellphones and water under a blue tent to complain about the stolen bike. One of the men pulled out a gun, shot Fuqua and ran, Channel 2 reported. The other man ran with him.

Fuqua was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he died.

A witness told Channel 2 she heard three shots in the parking lot. Police are checking surveillance cameras to see if they can gather additional evidence and identify the alleged gunman. No other details were released.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.

About the Author

Raisa Habersham is the Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

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