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35-year-old man killed in northwest Atlanta shooting

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  November 12, 2025 10:41pm EST
NW Atlanta
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Atlanta police investigate a deadly shooting outside a home on Middleton Road NW, where a 35-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds and later died at the hospital on Nov. 12, 2025. (FOX 5)

The Brief

    • A 35-year-old man died after being shot Wednesday evening on Middleton Road NW in northwest Atlanta.
    • Officers found the victim with gunshot wounds around 6:18 p.m. and took him to a hospital, where he died.
    • Police have not identified any suspects, released the victim’s name, or determined a motive.

ATLANTA - Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead Wednesday evening in the city’s northwest side.

What we know:

Officers were called around 6:18 p.m. to the Commons apartment complex located at 3021 Middleton Road NW after receiving reports of a person shot, according to the Atlanta Police Department. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said. 

What we don't know:

Police have not said what led to the shooting, whether any suspects have been identified or arrested, or if a weapon was recovered. 

Investigators have also not released the victim’s name or described a possible motive.

What's next:

Investigators with the Homicide Unit are now working to determine what led to the shooting.

The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article.

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