Person dies after stabbing near Kroger on Atlanta Beltline

A person died after being stabbed near a Kroger on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail on Sunday afternoon, according to police.

What we know:

Atlanta police confirmed the stabbing happened near the Kroger at 725 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE.

Police say a possible suspect is in custody.

The victim was taken to a hospital where they died from their injuries. 

Officers with the aggravated assault and homicide units are responding to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. 

An investigation is ongoing. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the victim's name or current medical condition.

Police have not identified the suspect or detailed what specific charges they may face.

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department, which provided details on the initial response and active investigation. 

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