Police: Buckhead apartment death was 'justifiable homicide'

Man killed in domestic dispute in Buckhead

Atlanta police are investigating a deadly domestic dispute that occurred late Wednesday night in a Buckhead apartment building, leaving a man in his mid-30s dead. It happened in the Courtland Peachtree Battle apartments. Breaking news.

ATLANTA - A deadly domestic dispute late Wednesday night in a Buckhead apartment building left a man in his mid-30s dead, according to Atlanta police. 

What we know:

According to investigators, the man—identified as the estranged husband of a woman living at the Courtland Peachtree Battle apartments—arrived at the building on Peachtree Road in a pickup truck and somehow gained access to the residence. Police say he initiated a confrontation that escalated into a physical altercation involving his estranged wife and two of her adult family members.

During the incident, the man fired two rounds inside the building, but no one was struck by the gunfire. Responding officers found the man deceased in the hallway shortly after 11:30 p.m. Atlanta Police Department homicide detectives said shortly after that the altercation appeared to have turned deadly in what may have been an act of self-defense. However, they did not release the exact cause of death at the time. 

Despite the violence, police emphasize there is no ongoing threat to the public.

What they're saying:

On Thursday afternoon, Atlanta police released additional information about the incident. They say that family members of the man's estranged wife attempted to disarm the man. When that did not work, he was struck in the head with a fire extinguisher. Unfortunately, he died as a result of his injuries. The police say that it appears to be a "justifiable homicide." That means no charges will be filed. 

What we don't know:

None of the individuals involved have been identified at this time.