Atlanta Car Prowling: Suspects Flee After Shooting Vehicle Owner
Police released surveillance footage on Wednesday after a man was shot twice during a theft spree that affected nine vehicles in northwest Atlanta.
By Talia Bennett ·
Atlanta police are searching for a group of suspects who shot a vehicle owner twice and broke into nine cars in northwest Atlanta. The incident occurred on New Jersey Avenue NW in the early hours of Oct. 27, 2024.
Investigators stated that the thieves were prowling the victim's car around 3:30 a.m. When the owner appeared, the suspects opened fire, striking him in two places. After the shooting, the group fled the scene in a silver Hyundai Elantra. Police reported that the drivers fired several additional shots down the street while speeding away.
In the days following the shooting, officers identified eight other vehicles in the area that had suffered break-ins during the same timeframe. The department released surveillance video and photographs of the suspects on Nov. 5, 2026, asking the public to assist in identifying the individuals involved.
The victim has not been named, and police have not released an update on his medical condition. Authorities have also not confirmed the total number of suspects involved in the spree.
Anyone with information about the suspects or the silver Hyundai Elantra can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta. Tipsters may remain eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 without sharing their name. Submissions can be made by calling 404-577-8477, visiting stopcrimeatl.org, using the P3 Tips app, or texting CSGA to 738477.
