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Police: Man dies after being shot in the face in Downtown Atlanta

Updated  January 2, 2020 9:36pm EST
Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta

Man fatally shot in the face in Downtown Atlanta

A man died after he was shot in the face in Downtown Atlanta. Police say they have a suspect in custody.

ATLANTA - A man who was shot in the face Thursday afternoon in Downtown Atlanta has died, according to police.

The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. near the Five Points MARTA Station. Authorities confirmed to FOX 5 that an adult male victim died at the scene after being shot in the face.

The name and age of the victim have not yet been released.

Investigators said one person was taken into custody The suspect's identity was not immediately made available.