Atmore Man Murdered, Police Searching For Suspect

November 28, 2020

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One man was shot and killed in Atmore Friday afternoon, and police are continuing to search for a suspect.

Just before 4:30 p.m. the Atmore Police Department received a 911 call reporting that one person had been shot at 163 Harris Street. Atmore officers arrived to find the male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks.

The male victim was transported by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital where he later passed away.

“Atmore Police has identified a person of interest and is currently seeking his whereabouts,” Brooks said.

Further information has not been released as the investigation continues.

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One Response to “Atmore Man Murdered, Police Searching For Suspect”

  1. sam on November 28th, 2020 8:25 am

    one of the citizens just looking for a warm bed and food for the winter at holman.