Northwest Atlanta shooting sparked by road rage, police say
Police investigate a deadly shooting along Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW at Rock Street in Atlanta on June 16, 2025. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA - Police in Atlanta are investigating a deadly shooting along Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW at Rock Street in northwest Atlanta.
What we know:
The shooting happened at around 5:35 p.m. on Monday. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers arrived to find a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the back.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigate a deadly shooting along Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW at Rock Street in Atlanta on June 16, 2025. (FOX 5)
Investigators believe the man was driving, making a turn, when he exchanged words with another driver.
Shots were fired, leading to the man crashing into a vacant home.
What we don't know:
The name of the man, the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and details on the shooter have not been released.
What's next:
APD's Homicide Unit is investigating.
The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article.