Man killed in Fairburn Road shooting in southwest Atlanta, police say

Atlanta shooting at apartment leaves one dead

Atlanta Police Department homicide detectives investigated a fatal shooting at Country Oaks Apartments on Fairburn Road after a dispute between known parties left a 24-year-old man dead, according to police.

ATLANTA - Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in southwest Atlanta. 

What we know:

The deadly shooting happened around 1:12 p.m. at 320 Fairburn Road SW. The address is the location of the Country Oaks Apartments. 

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 24-year-old man who had been shot. He died at the scene. 

Homicide detectives remain on site interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. 

Atlanta police added that this was a known dispute between known parties and there appears to be multiple suspects involved. 

Authorities added that the department contacted Atlanta Public Schools and the district initiated a lockdown for nearby schools. Police added that this appears to be an isolated incident and that the school was not in any danger. 

Police said they are working with apartment complex management to review available surveillance video footage.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not publicly released the victim's name. Police have also not provided details regarding potential suspects, descriptions, or what prompted the gunfire.

Authorities have not released any information about possible suspects or motives, and the investigation remains ongoing.