Crime & Safety

2 Women Sought After Argument Leads To Atlanta Shooting: Police

Authorities said that Nakirah Jones, 24, and Shariah Esquivel, 21, are wanted in connection with the shooting of a third woman in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA -- Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help in finding two women that may have been involved in the shooting of a woman.

Police officers responded to a person shot call on September 21 just after noon. SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

Officers discovered a female victim that had been shot in the stomach, according to a Crime Stoppers post on Facebook. After interviewing the shooting victim and witnesses, police determined that the shooter was an acquaintance whom the woman had been arguing with.

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Authorities said that Nakirah Jones, 24, and Shariah Esquivel, 21, are wanted in connection with the shooting.

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Police are asking people who may have information on the whereabouts of the suspects to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404 577-TIPS(8477). If your information leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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