ATLANTA — Atlanta police have released photos of a woman they say is responsible for starting the fire that destroyed a Wendy’s Saturday night.
Crime Stoppers of Atlanta is offering a $10,000 reward for information that will lead to arrests. Officials are also looking for information on any other individuals responsible for the arson.
The fire destroyed the fast-food restaurant off University Avenue, where 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by an Atlanta officer the night before. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
[Minute-by-minute: Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks has been fired]
Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta is offering a $10,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest and...
Posted by City of Atlanta Police Department on Sunday, June 14, 2020
Channel 2 Action News had reporters on the ground covering the protests that started off peaceful before some people took it in a violent direction.
Videos have been circulating around social media of people setting the Wendy’s building on fire, including this one posted on Twitter. (WARNING: Contains some language)
wasnt expecting this video to make so much noise... but its alot of people (who were not there) commenting, so I'll respond accordingly on this thread
— Fola 🇳🇬👑✊🏿 (@ImKingFola) June 14, 2020
The Wendy’s fire raged for hours and some parts were still smoldering Sunday morning.
[Rayshard Brooks: APD releases body camera footage from deadly Wendy’s shooting]
Only the outside walls still stand at this Wendy’s on University Avenue . Fire engulfed the place and protestors surrounded the site where Atlanta PD officers shot and killed a man Friday night . @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/Kuw8AjXoQU
— Tony Thomas (@TonyThomasWSB) June 14, 2020
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