Police: Man dead after shooting in Stone Mountain

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A young man was killed after a shooting in Stone Mountain, according to DeKalb County Police. 

The incident occurred at the Ashgrove Apartments at 481 Hambrick Road. Authorities told FOX 5 the victim died after being transported to an area hospital.

A viewer told FOX 5 they heard ten gunshots go off. Police said the man was shot while in his car. Police were investigating the scene around a silver vehicle.

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Authorities told FOX 5 that the man who was shot was somewhere between 22 and 23-years-old.

"I heard what I thought was firecracker shots, and I wanted to make sure I got the kids inside the house," Eric Speer told FOX 5.