Atlanta police on Thursday released additional surveillance photos and video footage of four looting suspects wanted in connection with the beating of Underground Atlanta’s general manager.
The incident occurred early May 30, hours after the first night of Atlanta protests turned violent and widespread looting was reported at dozens of shops from downtown Atlanta to Buckhead.
Craig Waters, Underground’s general manager, said he went downtown to survey the damage shortly after midnight when he was approached by a group of people and badly beaten.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
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According to police, the 66-year-old attempted to keep the group from entering the Metro PCS store near the Fairfield Marriott Hotel when he was knocked to the ground and kicked in the head repeatedly.
Credit: Atlanta Police Department
Credit: Atlanta Police Department
“They attacked me,” Waters told Channel 2 Action News. “Beat me pretty bad, kicking me quite a bit. Then I passed out.”
Police said the suspects stomped on the man’s head as he lay on the ground, breaking Waters’ eye socket and causing additional facial fractures in the process.
“At one point, the victim appeared to black out and collapsed to the ground after one last blow to the head,” Atlanta police said Thursday in a statement.
The group wanted in connection with the attack includes three men and a woman.
Anyone who recognizes the suspects is asked to call Atlanta police. Tipsters can 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 the Crime Stoppers website.
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