Man killed, person in custody after shooting in Riverdale, police say

Published August 22, 2026 3:08 PM EDT

A man is dead, and a person is in custody after a shooting in Riverdale on Friday night, according to the Clayton County Police Department. 

What we know:

The shooting happened around 10:04 p.m. on Homewood Drive and Leafwood Lane in Riverdale.

Authorities said they found a man who had been shot and was unresponsive. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. 

Clayton County Police said they were able to locate the person they believe is responsible for the deadly shooting. That person was taken into custody, authorities said. 

What we don't know:

It's unclear if the victim and the alleged shooter knew each other or had any prior connection before the incident. 

Police did not release the identity of the shooter or the victim. 

The motive of the shooting is unclear at this time. 

The Source: The information in this story comes from the Clayton County Police Department. 

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