A stretch of Conley Road SE turned into a crime scene Thursday morning after Atlanta police found at least one person dead in a shooting that rattled a southeast Atlanta neighborhood. Officers converged on the 800 block of Conley Road SE, blocking off parts of the street as homicide detectives launched an investigation. Neighbors said they watched patrol cars roll in and saw investigators going door to door, interviewing residents. Police have not yet released the victim’s identity or any suspect information.
APD on the scene
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, officers responding to the 800 block of Conley Road SE discovered at least one person dead, prompting the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit to take over the case. The outlet reported that detectives were canvassing the surrounding area for witnesses and surveillance video while patrol cars kept traffic away from the scene. Authorities have not said whether anyone has been detained or identified as a suspect.
Conley Road's recent violence
The shooting adds to a troubling history for Conley Road. The Atlanta Police Department’s news archive shows that a separate fatal shooting occurred at 925 Conley Road SE in January 2025; charges were later filed in that case, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Earlier violence along this same southeast Atlanta corridor has also been documented by the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for residents who live along the road.
What investigators are looking for
Detectives are now working to piece together what unfolded on Conley Road and who pulled the trigger. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has relevant video to come forward. Per FOX 5 Atlanta, officers were seen speaking with neighbors and collecting evidence at the scene, but police have not released additional details about how the shooting happened.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact APD. Hoodline will update this story as more details become available.
