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Persons of interest sought in south Fulton deadly shooting

This surveillance photo shows the two persons of interest in connection with a shooting death. (Credit: Fulton County Police Department)
This surveillance photo shows the two persons of interest in connection with a shooting death. (Credit: Fulton County Police Department)
By Steve Burns
Sept 16, 2017

Fulton County police have identified two persons of interest in connection with a deadly shooting in the College Park area.

About 8 p.m. Thursday, someone shot Jermaine Payne as he walked into the Sierra Townhomes complex in the 2700 block of Godby Road, police spokeswoman Maureen Smith said in a news release.

“The unknown suspect stole his property and fled the area on foot,” Smith said.

Jermaine Payne (Credit: Fulton County Police Department)
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Police have released surveillance photos of the persons of interest. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police at 404-613-6600.

Tipsters can also remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org.

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