A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in a southwest Atlanta apartment complex, marking yet another burst of violence in the shadow of local universities. The incident occurred at The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing, situated at 152 Vine Street SW, an area all too familiar with the sounds of sirens and the sight of yellow tape.

Police received a call around 6:26 p.m. and upon arrival, they discovered the man's body riddled with bullets, dead from his injuries, according to FOX5 Atlanta. The investigation rolled into the night as officers sealed off the area, seeking out evidence, and interviewing potential witnesses. No arrests have been announced, and the victim's identity remains withheld pending family notification.

The slain man and the suspect had children involved in an earlier argument, which escalated into the deadly encounter, as detailed by police. "It happened in the parking lot, they were outside. They were yelling, going back and forth. And he said, 'Shoot me.' And she did," a neighbor, Heather Dye, recounted the harrowing ordeal in an interview with 11Alive. Desperate attempts from neighbors to save the man’s life proved futile as he bled profusely.

The proximity of the crime scene to important educational institutions, only a few hundred feet from Clark Atlanta University's L.S. Epps Gymnasium and the Atlanta University Center, adds a layer of concern for the nearby academic community. Police confirmed the children involved in the initial dispute are safe and have been placed with family members. While the shooter is being questioned, what led to the fatal shooting remains under active investigation by homicide detectives.