John Demonze Edwards was 42 when he was shot and killed at a gas station in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood on the night of December 24, 2022. Police responded about 11:15 p.m. to reports of someone shot at the Boulevard location and found Edwards with an apparent gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified him as being from Clayton County.

Investigators recovered surveillance footage showing a man in a light-colored sweatshirt, black beanie, white jeans and a black crossbody bag interacting with Edwards shortly before the shooting. The Atlanta Police Department released the images and asked the public for help; a reward was offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. No arrest or suspect identification has been publicly announced and the investigation remains open.

If anyone was in the Sweet Auburn area that night or recognizes the person captured on surveillance, please share what is known.