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Atlanta Police Hunt Suspect in Beltline Stabbing That Killed Woman

Police say the suspect targeted strangers, heightening urgency in the search.

Overview

  • Police launched a manhunt after a woman was stabbed on the Atlanta Beltline and later died at Grady Memorial Hospital.
  • Officers say the same man may have attacked a postal worker on Plasters Avenue before riding an orange bicycle to the trail.
  • Investigators released a photo and description of a Black man on an orange bike, including a shirt reading “Flavor Friends Flatbread.”
  • Chief Darrin Schierbaum said the victims appeared to be chosen at random, urging a fast arrest.
  • Police urged anyone who spots the man to avoid contact and call 911, a caution that reflects safety concerns on the heavily used walking and biking route.