A man was found shot Friday near 501 Connell Ave SW in Atlanta's Perkerson neighborhood and later died from his injuries, according to police. Officers and medical personnel responded to the scene, but despite attempts to save him, he was pronounced dead. Homicide investigators remained at the scene into the evening, combing the area for clues. Authorities have not yet released the victim's identity.
As reported by 11Alive, Atlanta Police Department Zone 3 officers were called to the area near 501 Connell Ave SW on a report of a person shot and arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical personnel tried life-saving measures but ultimately pronounced him dead at the scene, the station reported. Footage from the outlet showed homicide detectives gathering evidence and canvassing the neighborhood.
Investigation follows a string of southwest shootings
Southwest Atlanta has been grappling with a series of fatal shootings in recent months, a pattern that has rattled residents and drawn attention from local media. In February, man gunned down on Coleman Street coverage highlighted another deadly incident not far away. More recently, a May 14 fatal shooting brought a similar homicide response, as covered by WSB-TV.
What police say
Investigators have not released the victim's name or any details about a possible suspect, according to 11Alive. The station reported that Atlanta Police Department investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
