Pair Shot in Parked Car in Downtown Atlanta

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Atlanta police are looking for a man they suspect of shooting two people inside a parked car in downtown Atlanta overnight Friday.

According to WSB-TV, the pair were inside a green Lincoln Navigator parked at a lot at the corner of Trinity Avenue and Peachtree Street at 2 a.m. Friday when someone shot them both at least three times. The victims, identified as Shakira Gillam and Tyrone Gates, were rushed to the hospital and are in critical condition.

WSB-TV reports a witness description of the suspect, who is allegedly known as “Joe.” Joe was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, a light blue hat, and light blue plaid shorts. He is also known to drive a light blue Cadillac.

If you have any information that can help police, please contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), texting “CSA Tip” to CRIMES (274637), or by submitting a tip online. All tips can be made anonymously.

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