Politics
Kim Zolciak & daughter Brielle’s friend Ethan McCallister’s ‘killer’ speeds off after striking him dead in shock video
COPS hunting the killer of Kim Zolciak and her daughter Brielle’s friend Ethan McCallister have released dramatic dash cam footage, The Sun can report.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum begged fans for help in finding the driver who struck Ethan and left him for dead on April 3, and now police have confirmed they are seeking a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Devastated Brielle says she hadn’t spent a weekend apart from Ethan in the past year[/caption]
Shocking footage released by the Atlanta Police Department shows the car speeding away[/caption]
In a disturbing clip obtained by The Sun, the car speeds away after the hit-and-run crash, leaving a trail of thick white smoke.
A different pedestrian can be seen running across the road to escape being struck by the out-of-control vehicle.
Ethan, 28, was found in the Atlanta street after being hit by the vehicle, and later died from his injuries in the hospital, Atlanta police confirmed.
A police spokesperson told The Sun: “A witness at the scene supplied video from a dashcam that shows the suspect vehicle, a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee, immediately after striking Mr McCallister.
“The suspect vehicle continued to drive at a high rate of speed and nearly struck another pedestrian.”
Police are hunting the driver of a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee which allegedly struck Ethan and left him for dead[/caption]
A $2,000 dollar reward is being offered by cops if the suspect is arrested[/caption]
The star and her daughter continue to mourn his death and have shared a number of tributes on social media[/caption]
Police are asking the public for any information, stating: “Callers do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000 for the arrest and indictment of the suspect.”
Bravo star Kim previously took to Instagram to claim the suspect may have been driving a different car which was “heading north on US-13 parallel to 85N in Piedmont Heights.”
She has shared a number of photographs of Ethan and Brielle, along with their friend’s family asking followers to “keep them in your prayers.”
Kim told fans they miss his “huge beautiful smile, constant jokes, cowboy boots and infamous shirts,” describing him as “the life of the party.”
The car got away in seconds and almost hit a second pedestrian walking across the road[/caption]
Real Houswives star Kim and her family have begged fans to help find the driver responsible for Ethan’s death[/caption]
Brielle posted an emotional tribute on Instagram after Ethan’s shocking death[/caption]
She added: “One of the most genuine kind-hearted people I have ever known. Always willing to help anyone anywhere. We love you Ethan and I will make sure justice is served. PLEASE HELP.”
Don’t Be Tardy star Brielle, 24, mourned the loss of her best friend with an emotional tribute and said she feels “sick to [her] stomach” after his death – and doesn’t know how she’ll cope without him.
Alongside a series of pictures and videos, she wrote: “Ethan…. I can’t believe I’m even writing this. I’m sick sick sick to my stomach.
“You are my happiness my joy my light in this very dark world.. the life of the party and the sweetest soul I’ve been blessed to know.
A fundraiser has been set up in Ethan’s name by a family friend and has already pulled in more than $70K[/caption]
Kim shared a touching note to Ethan on her Instagram page after he was struck down by a car in Atlanta[/caption]
“You are my best friend. My heart. My everything. There will never be another you. Ever ever ever.
“You came into this world with 1 mission… make people smile. You were damn good at it too. There was never a moment I wasn’t laughing with you!!
“We haven’t spent a weekend apart all year!!! How am I supposed to go anywhere without you? How am I supposed to laugh, smile, GO TO MIAMI OR DRINK 1942 WITHOUT YOU!?
An emotional Brielle added: “God, I love you, Ethan. I really really do. I can’t wait to see you again.”
A GoFundMe page, with the goal to raise $100K, has been set up for Ethan’s funeral by friend Ignacio Vargas, and people have already donated more than $70K.
Most read in Entertainment
A description reads: “The funds will be spent on funeral costs and any extra funds will be allocated to the family of Ethan as they mourn this tragic loss of their beloved son, Ethan.”
Anyone with information on the crime is being asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers Atlanta on the tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.com.
