Man found shot to death in truck at Riverdale apartment complex; 2 men wanted

RIVERDALE, Ga. - Two people are on the run after Riverdale Police said a person was found shot to death at an apartment complex on Roberts Drive on Wednesday afternoon.

What we know:

It happened just before 6 p.m. at the Emerald Pointe apartments. Riverdale Police Chief Randall Norman said officers found a man inside a pickup truck parked in one of the complex’s lots after receiving reports of shots fired.

Investigators say two young men, believed to be between the ages of 17 and 20, fled the scene immediately after the gunfire. Witnesses described one of the young men as wearing a white hoodie, while the other was wearing a colorful polka-dot jacket.

Investigators spent Monday night canvassing the neighborhood, going door-to-door to speak with residents and searching for potential surveillance footage

What we don't know:

While officers from the Riverdale Police Department, the Clayton County Police Department, and the Clayton County Sheriff's Office canvassed the area, they were unable to locate the suspects.

"Unfortunately, that search yielded negative results," Norman said. "So, at this time, we are continuing to investigate the incident and processing the crime scene."

Authorities have not yet released the name of the man found in the truck, pending identification and notification of next of kin.

It is unknown what led to the shooting or if the victim was targeted.

Police have not stated whether a murder weapon was recovered at the scene or if ballistic evidence has been collected.

What they're saying:

The shooting occurred in an area the chief described as typically peaceful and family oriented.

"Since I arrived, I mean, it certainly has been a very peaceful neighborhood," Norman said. "I've seen individuals come and go... families coming in leaving. Overall, we know typical calls here and there. But outside of that, we don't really hear a whole lot of incidents, severe incidents as such."

What's next:

The department's Criminal Investigation Division has taken over the case and is urging the public to come forward with any details that might help identify the shooters or the victim.

What you can do:

Police are asking anyone who may have information about the shooting or the suspects to call the Riverdale Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 770-996-3382.