Crime & Public Safety

2 sought in security guard’s murder outside Atlanta music studio

These are two persons of interest that Atlanta police are searching for in connection with a homicide earlier in July.
These are two persons of interest that Atlanta police are searching for in connection with a homicide earlier in July.
July 24, 2018

Atlanta police have released video of two persons of interest, a vehicle of interest and a possible witness in connection with a July 11 murder of a security guard working outside a music studio.

Scott Marthone, 30, was fatally shot while working at LoudHouse Studios in the 2000 block of Liddell Drive, police said. He had multiple gunshot wounds to his head.

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The video shows a dark-colored sedan from different angles with a spare tire on the passenger side.

One of the persons of interest was wearing a red jacket over a white shirt and light-colored pants. The second was wearing a dark hat, a dark long-sleeved shirt, gray sweatpants with a white stripe and black shoes.

This is a photo of the dark-colored sedan Atlanta police are searching for. (Credit: Atlanta Police Department)
This is a photo of the dark-colored sedan Atlanta police are searching for. (Credit: Atlanta Police Department)

Both are seen standing near a fenced area.

A silver sedan is also shown in the video, and police said the driver is a possible witness.

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

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