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Man arrested in early morning South Fulton killing at hotel

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Published  February 8, 2025 10:53pm EST
South Fulton
FOX 5 Atlanta
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Anwar Harris (Credit: Fulton County Sheriff's Office)

The Brief

    • South Fulton police responded to a shooting incident at 4265 Shirley Drive on Saturday morning.
    • The male victim in the case was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
    • Anwar Harris has been questioned and arrested in connection with the shooting, which authorities believe to be an isolated incident, not linked to gang activity.
    • The case is being investigated as a homicide by the South Fulton police.

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - South Fulton police have arrested a man in connection to an early morning fatal shooting.

What we know:

South Fulton police responded to reports of a shooting at 4265 Shirley Drive just before 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. Google Maps links that address to the Economy Hotel Atlanta.

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A male victim was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Anwar Harris was questioned and arrested in connection with the case. Police believe the shooting was isolated and not gang-related.

It is currently being investigated as a homicide.

The Source: The information in this article was provided in a brief statement from the South Fulton Police Department.

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