EAST POINT — East Point police are searching for a missing man named Derek Samuel, including a search of a wooded area on the city’s south side.
What’s Happening: Officers searched woods near Redwine Road using drones, police dogs, and additional personnel. The investigation is ongoing, according to the department.
What’s Still Unknown: Police have not released Samuel’s age, physical description, or when he was last seen.
What We Know: East Point is a city of about 35,000 people in Fulton County, just southwest of Atlanta. Redwine Road runs through a largely residential area near Camp Creek.
The Path Forward: Anyone with information about Samuel’s whereabouts should contact East Point police or their local law enforcement agency.
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