33-year-old man killed in shooting near Northside Drive in Atlanta

Published April 21, 2026 9:48 PM EDT

Crime scene tape surrounds the entrance to an apartment complex near the corner of Northside Drive and Western Avenue near downtown Atlanta on April 21, 2026. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

A man died in a shooting at an apartment building along Northside Drive near downtown Atlanta on Tuesday evening.

What we know:

Officers responded around 8:50 p.m. to the intersection of Northside Drive NW and Western Avenue. 

According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers arrived at the scene to find that a man had been driven to an area hospital, where they died.

Investigators say the victim was a 33-year-old man.

Cameras at the scene show crime scene tape surrounding one of the entrances to the parking garage.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear what led to the gunfire. 

Investigators have not released information regarding a motive or potential suspects, and no arrests have been announced.

The name of the man who was killed has not been released.

The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article. This article has been updated since it was originally published.

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