Thomas Alan Arnold, 60, was found shot to death near the Atlanta BeltLine in the early morning hours of February 26, 2022, close to Elizabeth and Bernina streets. A well-known figure in the Inman Park and Poncey-Highland neighborhoods, he was remembered for his kindness, love of the outdoors and volunteer work.

The death was investigated as a homicide. Ballistic evidence was recovered at the scene and police reviewed surveillance footage. Friends and family said Arnold had no known enemies and believed he may have been the victim of a random act of violence while walking home after a night out. A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest.

Two suspects were identified, Brandon Williams and Demetrice Ross, and the prosecution’s case included cell phone data placing them in the area and text messages tied to the incident. Anyone who knew Thomas Arnold or has information about what happened that night is asked to come forward.