Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting Monday evening in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood after a person was found shot outside a home on Lisbon Drive SW near Metropolitan Parkway, close to Atlanta Metropolitan State College. Officers say the victim was rushed for treatment but later died from injuries suffered in the incident, and detectives remained on scene into the evening collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
According to WSB-TV, officers were called to the home on Lisbon Drive SW off Metropolitan Parkway, where they found the victim who later died. Investigators have not said what may have led up to the shooting or whether they are looking for specific suspects, and Channel 2 reported it was headed to the scene with plans to share more details in its 11 p.m. newscast.
Recent incidents across the city
The killing adds to a string of violent incidents in Atlanta this month. Earlier this week, a separate deadly shooting on Conley Road SE left a 44-year-old man dead, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Homicide detectives across the city are working multiple active cases at once and local outlets report that investigators are urging residents to share any tips, surveillance footage, or other information that could help move their cases forward.
How to report tips
Officials are asking anyone with information about Monday’s shooting to contact the Atlanta Police Department’s non-emergency line at 404-658-6666 or to submit tips through the department’s website. For immediate emergencies, residents should call 911, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Police had not publicly released the name or identity of the victim in initial reports.
What’s next
Investigators have not shared a possible motive or provided a description of any suspects, and WSB-TV reported that it would offer further updates as authorities release more details. This story will be updated as new information becomes available from police.
