Fulton County police seek suspect in Atlantic Station parking deck dog killings captured on surveillance video

Investigation centers on surveillance timeline and forensic findings

Fulton County police are searching for a suspect in a case involving the deaths of two dogs inside a parking deck at Atlantic Station, a major retail and entertainment district in Midtown Atlanta. Investigators say the incident occurred in summer 2025 and has remained under investigation as authorities work to identify the person seen with the animals on security video.

Police say surveillance footage shows an unidentified man walking two leashed dogs along 16th Street NW before entering the parking deck near the intersection of 16th Street NW and Fowler Street NW. Investigators say the same individual was recorded leaving the area roughly 20 minutes later without the dogs. The animals were later found dead in a stairwell area of the deck, with their leashes tied together.

The case was discovered after a parking deck employee noticed a strong odor and traced it to the stairwell where the dogs were located. Investigators have described the location as a quieter area of the facility with less routine foot traffic.

Necropsies confirmed the cause of death, police say

Authorities say veterinary necropsies confirmed both dogs died by strangulation. Investigators have said the work involved coordination with state-level resources and veterinary diagnostic expertise as part of confirming the manner of death and supporting potential criminal charges.

Police have not released the dogs’ ownership details or how the suspect came to be in possession of the animals. It is also not clear whether investigators have determined where the dogs were obtained, whether they were reported missing, or whether the suspect had any prior contact with the area.

Suspect description and public-safety concerns

Fulton County police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person shown in the video. Investigators describe the suspect as a Black man with a white goatee, approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, with tattoo sleeves on both arms. Police have urged anyone who recognizes him to contact investigators.

Police have said the investigation is being handled as a serious animal-cruelty case and that identifying the suspect remains the central priority.

Potential charges under Georgia law

Under Georgia law, aggravated cruelty to animals includes maliciously causing the death of an animal and is classified as a felony. The statute provides for imprisonment and fines upon conviction, with enhanced penalties possible for repeat offenses. Police have not announced an arrest or specified which charges would be pursued, pending identification and investigative findings.

What investigators are asking the public to do

• Review any personal photos or videos taken near Atlantic Station in summer 2025 that might capture the suspect or the dogs.
• Share information if you recognize the individual or recall seeing someone matching the description walking two dogs near 16th Street NW.
• Provide tips directly to investigators and avoid confronting a suspect.

The investigation remains open. Police have indicated that confirming the suspect’s identity is key to determining the next steps, including any arrest warrants and formal charges.