A man who chased a suspected car burglar in East Atlanta Village was stabbed to death after he confronted the suspect, authorities said.
Officers were called to the 400 block of Flat Shoals Avenue, an area known for its bustling nightlife, on Oct. 4 around 10:45 p.m. after getting reports of a person down, Atlanta police said. At the scene, they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The victim, who was not publicly identified, was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Police provided few details about the incident but said a car break-in led to the owner chasing the suspected burglar. The pursuit “concluded with the stabbing,” police said.
A police spokesman later clarified that “the confrontation ended with the victim being fatally stabbed by the individual who broke into the vehicle.”
“It is with deep sadness that we address the senseless act of violence that took place in our beloved business district late last night, resulting in the tragic loss of life,” Nate Minor, president of the East Atlanta Business Association, said the day after the incident. “Our thoughts are with the victim and their family during this incredibly difficult time.”
More than two weeks later, police said the fatal stabbing was now considered a homicide and released photos and video of a person of interest. Officials did not say how that person might be connected to the incident.
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