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Atlanta Police Seek Multiple Shooters in Piedmont Park Killing of 16-Year-Old

Police announced a $15,000 reward to help identify those who opened fire.

Overview

  • Gunfire inside Piedmont Park around 9 p.m. Saturday left 16-year-old Tianah Robinson dead and 15-year-old Italia Wilson wounded in the shoulder.
  • Investigators say at least four people fired from different spots in the park, which created several crime scenes and a complex case.
  • Detectives are reviewing park surveillance and body-camera video to identify those involved as they work to confirm a motive.
  • City leaders announced a $15,000 Crime Stoppers reward and asked for anonymous tips at 404-577-TIPS.
  • Officials said the shooting was unrelated to the 404 Day festival, which had ended more than an hour earlier on the opposite side of the park.