Man killed outside Atlanta business; suspect held in Lawrenceville

ATLANTA - A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting outside a southeast Atlanta business early Thursday, and a suspect was later taken into custody in Lawrenceville.

What we know:

Atlanta police responded around 1:29 a.m. Oct. 1 to Royal Food Service at 3720 Zip Industrial Boulevard SE. Officers found the man in the parking lot with a gunshot wound to the head.

He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Suspect located in Lawrenceville

Atlanta officers obtained descriptions of a suspect and vehicle and issued a citywide alert. Lawrenceville police were notified that the homicide suspect might be traveling to their city and began searching.

At approximately 2:57 a.m., Lawrenceville officers located the suspect vehicle at a gas station on Grayson Highway. They conducted a felony traffic stop and took the driver into custody without incident.

Officers found a firearm during a search of the suspect. A second person at the scene was also detained, according to Lawrenceville police. Authorities did not specify that person’s connection to the investigation.

Atlanta officers arrived and took custody of the suspect. The driver was transported to Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters to be interviewed and processed.

No injuries were reported during the arrest.

Dispute may have led to shooting

Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the two men.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not provided the names of the man killed or the suspect, or announced any charges in the information released. Atlanta police said the investigation remains highly active.

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