Midtown Man Known As CJ Wanted In Dog's Shooting Death

ATLANTA, GA -- Police are looking for a man known only as "CJ" in connection with the shooting death of a dog earlier this month in NW Atlanta. The dog was shot to death in close proximity to three children on Sept. 13, 2018, around 4:30 pm. The shooting happened in the 1200 block of Hightower Road.

Police believe the suspect lives near the 2500 block of Center Street in Midtown.

CrimeStoppers Atlanta has released a surveillance photo of the man, and on Tuesday, police said they also want to speak with a woman who was seen with the suspect while fleeing the scene.

The dog was a 5-month-old brown lab named Lady, Channel 2 reported. After she was shot, Lady took a few steps before collapsing and dying. The dog's owner said her stepson and some other small children were playing with Lady in front of her home when the suspect walked up, grabbed Lady by her collar, took her across the street and shot her.

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