ATLANTA — An innocent man's life was taken out of frustration almost a year ago after a suspect's attempted shooting spree was unsuccessful, Atlanta Police Department investigators alleged.
Authorities gave new details into the shooting death of Ned Jackson on Wednesday. Following the news conference, police did a tactical canvas to look for leads in Jackson's and another man's death.
Jackson was shot in the head on October 27, 2022, in a residential area just a quarter of a mile from Ponce City Market at 657 Boulevard Northeast. Police said Jackson was sleeping on the street when the man allegedly killed him.
"He was an innocent man doing absolutely nothing to no one," said Detective Summer Benton.
A photo of the alleged suspect and his car was released earlier this year.
Benton said the suspect first started to shoot at someone's car coming off of Highland Avenue onto Ponce De Leon Avenue. Authorities said he did not hurt the driver, but damaged the car.
An hour later, the suspect allegedly went to a gas station on North Avenue and tried to shoot another person when his gun jammed, police said at the news conference. Another hour went by and he tried to "run down" a third person on Boulevard and reportedly shot at them, but missed again.
The detective said that out of frustration, the suspect shot and killed Jackson who was just sleeping on the street.
The suspected killer in Jackson's murder is still on the run, according to police.
Anyone with information can call Atlanta CrimeStoppers at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or submit anonymous tips online by using this form.