Atlanta police identified Tuesday the man killed in a deadly shooting outside Lenox Square over a parking spot.
The victim is 31-year-old Thuan Nguyen, who is from Antioch, Tennessee. Police notified Nguyen’s family Monday.
The shooting happened in the mall’s parking lot outside of the Cheesecake Factory around 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Officers said two groups had gotten into an argument over a parking spot and then someone pulled a gun and shot and killed Nguyen.
Investigators released surveillance photos Monday of men that they want to talk to about the shooting.
If you know who any of these men are, please contact Crime Stoppers.
Posted by WSB-TV on Monday, March 9, 2020
Lenox Square released a statement, saying:
"(Sunday) night’s tragedy at Lenox Square is unacceptable and our hearts go out to the victim’s family and friends. The safety of our shoppers, retailers and employees is of the utmost importance. We are currently in discussions with the Mayor and the Atlanta Police Department to ensure that appropriate, additional security measures are being taken in the Buckhead area, including Lenox Square. We have more than tripled our security and police presence at Lenox Square. Sixteen security and police personnel were on property yesterday at the time of the incident. Recent incidents that have impacted both the area and the surrounding community are reflective of broader societal trends that are unacceptable and we are working relentlessly with community leaders to address. Moving forward, as this is an ongoing police matter, all inquiries should be directed to the Atlanta Police Department.”
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