Man shot to death during incident near Cleveland Ave., Beeler Drive
Deadly shooting along Beeler Drive in SW Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating the deadly shooting of a man found in southwest Atlanta. The shooting appears to have happened near a gas station and package store. No arrests have been made.
ATLANTA - A 55-year-old man was killed in a shooting Thursday night in southwest Atlanta, police said.
What we know:
According to Atlanta police, officers responded around 10:40 p.m. to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Beeler Drive, about a block from an Interstate 75 exit ramp. Investigators said the victim was part of a group standing at the intersection when an argument escalated into gunfire.
Police said the man was shot in the chest and died at the scene.
Detectives said the Atlanta Police Department’s Connected Atlanta camera system is playing a key role in the investigation. Authorities said city cameras in the area captured much of the incident, giving investigators a clearer timeline of events.
Police said others involved in the gathering ran away after the shooting.
What we don't know:
The victim's name has not been released.
What's next:
No arrests have been made, and investigators said the suspect's description remains too vague to release publicly. Detectives are continuing to review video, gather evidence and look for witnesses.
The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article. The above story was changed Friday morning after new information was received. Atlanta PD initially provided an incorrect address for the shooting, which was not discovered until FOX 5 Atlanta responded to the scene.