Police looking for man who fired multiple gunshots near school bus

Nov 14, 2016 - 19:43
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Police looking for man who fired multiple gunshots near school bus
Police seek man who fired shots near Marietta school bus

MARIETTA, Ga. - Police need your help identifying a man who fired over 10-12 rounds of shots near an occupied school bus in Marietta. 

On November 9, the bus stopped around 3:51 p.m. to let two students off at McIntosh Avenue and McArthur Drive. The bus driver then noticed a man firing shots toward a house located directly in front of the bus. The driver immediately secured the students exiting the bus, closed the doors and called 911. 

Surveillance video retrieved from the scene shows the suspect fleeing in a blue and white SUV. 

No one was injured in the incident. Officers have video from the school bus showing the suspect shooting then fleeing the scene.

If you recognize this male or have any other information regarding this incident, investigators ask you contact the Marietta Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at 770-794-6990 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.

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