Investigators Rule Fire At Krispy Kreme Store Owned By Shaq An Arson Case

Authorities believe the blaze that heavily damaged the iconic Atlanta Krispy Kreme owned by an NBA legend is an arson case.

Atlanta Fire Rescue released surveillance images of a suspect on Friday (February 26). Officials are offering a reward for information that helps identify and locate the person in the photos:

“The fire that occurred at @krispykreme Doughnuts (295 Ponce de Leon) on February 10th, 2021 has been determined to be a result of ARSON. We are seeking the public’s help in identifying & locating the suspect in these pictures. Up to $10,000 reward. 1-800-282-5804 #AFRD

The beloved shop, owned by Shaquille O’Neal, caught fire overnight.

First responders managed to save most of the building from the blaze, which appeared to originate in the back of the store. No one was injured in the incident, Battalion Chief Douglas Hatcher previously confirmed to local news outlets.

In the hours following the fire, the Associated Press noted that the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location in Midtown Atlanta opened in 1965, notably serving hundreds of mourners following civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral in 1968. Churches in the area received 150 dozen donuts as donations in honor of King.

Shaq has owned the store since 2016.

Photo: Getty Images


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