Suspect and Victim in Atlanta Beltline Stabbing Identified Authorities have confirmed the identity of the woman killed in a stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline and the suspect charged in connection with the incident. The victim, 23-year-old Alyssa Paige, was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital after being found stabbed near the intersection of the Beltline’s Northeast Trail and Eastside Trail. The suspect, Jahmare Brown, was arrested on Thursday and faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony. The attack occurred around 12:15 p.m. at 1764 Flagler Ave. NE, an address near the meeting point of the Beltline’s Northeast Trail and Eastside Trail. Police reported that they arrived at the scene to find Paige critically injured and rushed her to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her wounds. Investigators later revealed that Brown had allegedly attacked a postal employee with a rock at the Plasters Avenue NE post office earlier in the day before riding a bicycle south to the Beltline. Officers released images of the suspect, who was captured in Downtown Atlanta near 435 Peachtree St. NE after an hours-long manhunt. Brown was taken into custody and transported to Fulton County Jail. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum stated that the suspect appeared to have targeted victims at random, emphasizing that the incident has raised concerns within the community. City officials acknowledged the public’s worry but reassured residents that the Beltline remains a safe area for use. Mayor Andre Dickens highlighted the city’s efforts to maintain safety, noting that bike patrols and camera networks have been instrumental in addressing such incidents.#atlanta_beltline #alyssa_paige #jahmare_brown #fulton_county_jail #atlanta_police_chief
Atlanta Police Capture Suspect in Beltline Stabbing After Fatal Attack Atlanta police apprehended a man hours after he was reported to have randomly attacked two people, including a woman who was fatally stabbed on the Beltline near the Ansley Golf Club, authorities announced Thursday. Officers located the suspect and the bike he had been riding on Peachtree Street near Pine Street shortly after the public was asked to help search for him. The man was taken into custody without incident, and his identity was not immediately disclosed. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the woman, who died from the stabbing, as 23-year-old Alyssa Paige on Friday. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addressed concerns about safety on the Beltline during a news conference shortly after 6:30 p.m., stating that the suspect had been placed in custody. He emphasized that the city had implemented multiple safety measures, including police bike patrols, an extensive camera network, and additional lighting, to protect residents in the high-traffic area. Dickens acknowledged the unsettling nature of the incident, noting that the woman’s death occurred during the daytime in a space where people typically engage in normal activities. “To have this happen gives people a little bit of concern, or a lot of concern,” he said, urging the public to remain vigilant. The attack was not isolated. Just before the stabbing, a postal worker was struck with a rock at the nearby U.S. Post Office, sustaining minor injuries. Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum confirmed that both incidents were connected and that the victims were random targets. “This is a shock. It’s an outlier,” Schierbaum said, vowing to ensure the suspect’s arrest.#atlanta_public_schools #atlanta_police #atlanta_mayor_andre_dickens #atlanta_beltline #atlanta_beltline_inc
