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Police increase reward in DeKalb man’s murder

Clarence Maddox (Credit: Doraville Police Department)
Clarence Maddox (Credit: Doraville Police Department)
By Raisa Habersham
June 22, 2017

With few clues, Doraville police announced an increased reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Clarence "Alex" Maddox.

Maddox, 38, was found dead in the 3900 block of Flowers Road on May 30. He was shot twice in the stomach and left in a parking lot near Buford Highway Farmers Market and a DeKalb County Schools facility.

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Doraville police are offering a $5,000 reward, up from the initial one of $2,000, for any information on the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, text information to 274637 or visit crimestoppersatlanta.org. Tipsters can also remain anonymous and be eligible for the reward.

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

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