Group shoots man to death in downtown Atlanta, steals his dog, police say

Police say a man was shot to death and his dog was stolen in downtown Atlanta Monday night.

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Police said that just after 8 p.m., 44-year-old Samuel Harris was targeted and robbed by a group of people on Mitchell Street. During the robbery, he was shot to death and his dog, “Tequilla,” was taken.

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It’s unclear if Harris was shot over the dog or if that is why he was targeted. Police did not provide any description of the suspects.

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Police are asking for anyone who has any information on the shooting to contact the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit directly at (404) 546-4235. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at (404) 577-TIPS (8477), online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org , or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000.

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