4 sought after man found dead at Atlanta apartment complex

Atlanta police are searching for four persons of interest after Dedrell Knox was found dead in a grassy area two weeks ago.

Atlanta police are searching for four persons of interest after Dedrell Knox was found dead in a grassy area two weeks ago.

Dedrell Knox’s body was found lying in a grassy area in front of a northwest Atlanta apartment complex late last month.

The 41-year-old, who had been shot in the buttocks and back, was “carrying a large sum of cash” at about 3:45 a.m., Atlanta police said. Narcotics were also found in his apartment.

Now, authorities are searching for four persons of interest seen walking outside the apartment buildings at the Desoto Street complex Aug. 26.

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Descriptions of the individuals were not released, but a 12-second video shows the group walking in the area where Knox was killed.

Police have not released a potential motive in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or online at www.StopCrimeATL.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a $2,000 reward.

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