Man found dead in street Tuesday morning, Atlanta PD investigating
A man was found with a neck injury in the 300 block of Decatur Street Se in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead in the street early Tuesday morning.
What we know:
According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded around 3:47 a.m. to the intersection of Decatur Street SE and Grant Street SE, which is near the King Memorial MARTA Station. Police confirmed a man, believed to be in his mid-30s, was found unresponsive in the roadway with a neck injury.
Police said the man died at the scene. Detectives responded to take over the investigation and are expected to review surveillance video from the area.
What we don't know:
Atlanta police have not released the man's identity or confirmed a cause of death. Investigators also have not announced a possible motive or identified any suspects.
What's next:
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause and manner of death.