Who is Natalie White?
That’s the question that Atlanta investigators want to know after images of the woman were released by authorities over the past week.
White was arrested outside the law offices of her attorney on June 23 and booked with first-degree arson, according to the AJC.
“Our GCSO Fugitive Unit’s hard work paid off today when they located Natalie White today and notified US Marshals/Fulton Co Sheriff Fugitive Unit, who made the arrest. Great team effort!,” the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office tweeted. “We appreciate ATLFireRescue‘s great investigation, which led to the ID of this suspect.”
So far, police believe Natalie White is one of the people who started the massive fire at the Wendy’s restaurant on University Avenue on June .
That’s the day that people filled the streets after a police officer shot and killed Rayshard Brooks.
There was also a $20,000 reward for anyone with more information about the woman, according to police. It is unclear whether anyone will get to claim the money.
While the arrest brings to a close one of the more mysterious aspects of the unrest in the wake of the Brooks killing, many questions still remain about White.
Here’s What We Know About Natalie White So Far
The Atlanta Fire Department tweeted this announcement on June 20: “An arrest warrant has been issued by Atlanta Fire Investigators for Ms. Natalie White. She has been identified as a suspect in the arson fire that burned down the Wendy’s Restaurant (125 University Ave) on Saturday, June 13th. Call 404-577-TIPS or 1-800-282-5804 with any info.”
Police have released tons of footage of the Brooks arrest and subsequent shooting. In the dialog, Brooks can be heard telling an officer that “Natalie White” is his girlfriend.
“Natalie White, she’s my girlfriend … I can call her now,” he tells officer.
Could it be the same Natalie White? This is something that detectives are trying to figure out.
Meanwhile the Wendy’s has become a makeshift shrine and gathering place for the community. Many people have cardoned off the area and made it a no-passing zone.
Protesters are also reportedly demanding that White be released out of custody, although she is scheduled to be arraigned in the coming days.
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