APD releases persons of interest photos from July shooting that killed 2, injured 12

Atlanta police have released new persons of interest photos in a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 last month.

The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on July 5 off Auburn Avenue in northeast Atlanta. Police said a large group was watching fireworks when a car hit a pedestrian.

An argument broke out and escalated into gunfire, according to investigators. Police said 14 people were shot and taken to area hospitals.

Two victims died and were identified as 20-year-old Joshua Ingram and 32-year-old Erica Robinson.

Here is a closer look at the surveillance photos.

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The shooting was one of several that Atlanta police worked during the holiday weekend. Police confirmed that 31 people were shot during 11 different incidents from July 3 to July 6.

Interim Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told Channel 2 Action News that it was the “most challenged, most violent weekend that I could recall.”

Anyone who recognizes the men in the surveillance photos is asked to call Atlanta police at 404-546-5572 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. Tips can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.

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