ATLANTA — Editor's note: The Atlanta Police Department released new information on Jan. 3, 2024 that a woman was wanted in connection to the deadly hit-and-run. It was previously reported in this story that officers believed a man was wanted in connection to the crime. The updated information can be found here.
Original story below.
Atlanta Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a red pickup truck in connection with a hit-and-run, which killed a 9-year-old.
Investigators with APD's Accident Investigations Unit said they're looking for a 2011 Red Toyota Tundra with the Georgia license plate: RMY7151, pictured below. They believe a man, with a beard and gold teeth, was driving the truck.
Photos of red Tundra
The truck also has a red design in the centered in middle window of the truck and may not look damaged.
Jamal Dean was hit and killed outside the Rosel Fann Recreation Center off Cleveland Avenue Tuesday around 6:40 p.m.
Councilmember Antonio Lewis, who serves the district where it happened, said there was a registration event for a youth parks and recreation basketball league that was taking place at the time of the accident.
Lewis said the suspect drove around several cars before he hit Jamal and then drove off. The child was rushed to Grady Hospital, where he later died.
Jamal's family is heartbroken that his life was taken too soon. His father, Christopher Dean, said they had just celebrated Jamal's birthday in October.
"He was my baby. I am so devastated," he said.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or you can submit an anonymous tip online. Anyone with information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.