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Firefighter Accused of Beltline Bike Attack
29 May
Summary
- A firefighter is accused of assaulting a cyclist on the East Side Trail.
- The incident reportedly occurred after a near-collision between the firefighter's son and another cyclist.
- The firefighter was arrested two months after the alleged assault.
An Atlanta firefighter, Korte Riggs, is facing charges following an alleged assault on a cyclist along the Beltline's East Side Trail. The incident occurred on March 31, when the alleged victim reported a near-collision with one of Riggs' sons. According to the cyclist, Riggs then attacked him, knocking him to the ground and preventing him from calling 911.
The alleged victim, who was reportedly wearing an Atlanta Fire Rescue shirt, expressed fear due to the severity of the attack. He stated he was too traumatized to conduct an interview, fearing further retribution. The arrest of Riggs took place approximately two months after the reported assault.
Atlanta Fire Rescue has acknowledged awareness of the arrest and confirmed that the Atlanta Police Department is actively investigating the case. The East Side Trail is a popular route for cyclists and can become congested, particularly on weekends.
