Police Ask For Public's Help To Find Gunman Who Killed Security Guard At Atlanta Bar

ATLANTA, GA — A security guard was shot and killed early Wednesday morning at a Downtown Atlanta hookah bar and police are asking for the public’s help to find the suspect.

The incident was reported when the 28-year-old suspect was asked to leave the Encore Hookah Bar at 320 Luckie Street, near the Georgia Aquarium. Atlanta Police say the man began to argue with the security guard working at the bar and eventually shot the guard.

The guard was taken to a nearby hospital where he died, police said. The 28-year-old security guard has not been identified, pending notification of his loved ones and next of kin, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office said.

Police said the shooter fled and remains on the run. A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest and prosecution.

Authorities ask that anyone with information on the identity of the suspect in this case contact 911 or Crime Stoppers Atlanta. Tipsters can give information anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.com. Callers do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward