Woman fatally stabbed, dog killed in 'gruesome scene' at iconic Atlanta park
A woman and her dog were killed early Wednesday inside the entrance of an Atlanta park that has served as a backdrop for movies and television shows filmed in the city.
Authorities described the Charles Allen Drive entrance to Piedmont Park near 10th Street as a "gruesome scene," NBC affiliate WXIA of Atlanta reported. Sections of the park were blocked off as Atlanta police conducted an investigation, which started shortly after 1 a.m.
The victim, whom authorities did not identify, was described as a woman in her 40s with multiple stab wounds.
Police released a surveillance image that appears to show her walking the dog along the city's rainbow crosswalk. The department also announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
APD needs your help solving a homicide that occurred on July 28, 2021 at Piedmont Park. The woman & her dog were both killed inside the park. A $10k reward is being offered for info. Contact @StopCrimeATL at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or call the APD Homicide Unit at 404-546-4235. pic.twitter.com/iDsL4yflMd
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) July 28, 2021
Anyone with information on the stabbing is asked to call the Atlanta Police Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Piedmont Park, located in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood, is home to many annual events and celebrations in the city.