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Third Deadly Shooting Reported at Southwest Atlanta Apartment Complex

Police say the lack of surveillance footage has left detectives with little information to reconstruct the latest killing.

Overview

  • A 21-year-old man was found shot outside the apartment complex at 3230 Cushman Circle SW and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
  • This is the third fatal shooting at the same complex since June, adding to residents' long-standing safety concerns.
  • Investigators recovered ballistic evidence from the latest scene but have no surveillance video and say witness information is limited.
  • No arrests have been made and detectives from the Major Crimes, Homicide and Gangs Unit plan to compare this case with other recent shootings.
  • Atlanta police have increased patrols, placed a mobile camera in the area, and are urging residents to share tips or submit anonymous leads to Crime Stoppers.