Man Sought In CT Homicide May Be In Metro Atlanta: Authorities

BROOKHAVEN, GA — The U.S. Marshals are searching for a "person of interest" for questioning in relation to a Connecticut homicide case, and their person of interest was reported to be last seen in Brookhaven or Duluth Thursday morning, authorities said.

Qinxuan Pan, 29, is being sought by authorities for questioning in the case surrounding the Feb. 6 killing of Yale University graduate student Kevin Jiang. Jiang, 26, was found shot to death in New Haven, Connecticut around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

There's currently a warrant for Pan's arrest for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and interstate theft of a vehicle, according to the New Haven Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service. New Haven Police Department Chief Otoniel Reyes said Wednesday that Pan was not a suspect, but a person of interest.

The Marshals reported Thursday evening that Pan could "possibly be staying with friends or family" in the Duluth or Brookhaven areas. It was reported that he was last seen Thursday morning driving with family members in the two areas.

According to Pan's family, he was carrying a black backpack and was "acting strange," the U.S. Marshals reported. He is described as being 6 feet tall, 170 pounds with a medium complexion and short black hair.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-Wanted-2 (1-877-926-8332). Any information will be considered confidential. Pan should be considered armed and dangerous. Individuals should not attempt to apprehend him themselves.