ATLANTA — Police said the man they believe randomly stabbed a woman to death along the Atlanta Beltline on Thursday is in custody.
He is also accused of assaulting a U.S. Postal Service worker with a rock. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening, and the postal worker is recovering at a hospital.
On Friday, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 23-year-old Alyssa Paige. Police have not released the suspect’s name.
We’re working to learn more about the victim for Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
Prior to the announcement, a large police presence could be seen at Peachtree Street and Pine Street, along with a bike that looked like the one shown in photos released of the suspect.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and Mayor Andre Dickens announced the arrest at a news conference at the scene.
They have not released the suspect’s identity but said he was taken to APD headquarters.
The police manhunt lasted several hours, ending when two officers patrolling spotted the bike and stopped the rider. They determined he was the person they were looking for, police said.
They pledged there would be increased police presence on the Beltline going forward.
THE CRIME SCENE
The crime scene was on the 1700 block Flagler Avenue NE, near the Beltline. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition before dying from her injuries.
The chief previously said officers had a massive response by air via drone, on bike and on foot.
APD also coordinated with schools in the area to ensure the safety of students, and nearby schools went into lockdown.
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