Police, family, and community members saturated a neighborhood in southwest Atlanta trying to find a killer. They canvassed the area around the Lakewood Shopping Center where someone killed 18-year-old Joshua Watson in the parking lot on Christmas Eve.
The group fanned out at the Lakewood Shopping Center, passing out flyers, talking to people and joining with police to catch the killer of Joshua Watson. Some of those who participated did not even know the young man.
The 18 year old was murdered the day before Christmas as he was headed to his mother's home for Christmas celebrations. Watson had gotten off late from his job at an airport restaurant. He had gotten off a MARTA bus and was walking through the parking lot of the shopping center when he was shot from behind.
Police say it looked like a robbery, but they are not really sure why he was killed. They hope the neighborhood canvassing with help to get them closer to the killer.
Family of Joshua Watson says he was an outstanding man, active in his church as a junior deacon, and passionate about his art. He was hoping to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Joshua's mother told FOX 5's George Franco that he was not carrying any cash when he was gunned down. She and the rest of his family want to find out who killed Joshua and why to help bring them closure.
Crime Stoppers is now offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer. Anyone with further information should call 404-577-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
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An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
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Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
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In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
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Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
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