Atlanta, GA
Man shot and killed in southwest Atlanta, investigation underway
Atlanta police are investigating a homicide in southwest Atlanta.
Early Sunday morning, just after 4 a.m., police responded to reports of a person shot on Ira Street Southwest.
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Police arrived at the scene to find a 27-year-old man who had been shot several times.
He was pronounced dead on the scene.
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APD has not released any further details.
The investigation is ongoing.
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One of Atlanta Most Wanted captured: 20-year-old in custody in connection to 2 deadly shooting
ATLANTA – A 20-year-old man who had been on Atlanta’s Most Wanted list was arrested on Friday. Corey Comer was charged in connection with two separate deadly shooting incidents over the past year.
On May 6, a 37-year-old man was shot and killed at Cleveland Avenue Park at 47 Cleveland Avenue SW. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. to the 6-acre park. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Despite life-saving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
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17-year-old killed at apartment complex on Mt. Zion Road on Sunday identified
In the second incident, on Nov. 17, at approximately 1:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to 183 Mount Zion Road SE after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 17-year-old male who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Following investigations into both cases, Comer was identified as a suspect. He was subsequently charged with multiple offenses, including murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The cases remain under active investigation.
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting at 183 Mt. Zion Road SE in Atlanta.
Comer, who has been on Atlanta’s Most Wanted list since November, was booked into the Fulton County Jail.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Atlanta Police Department with previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting also used. The links to those previous reports can be found in this article.
Atlanta, GA
Police searching for Christmas Eve shoplifting suspect at Ponce City Market
ATLANTA – Investigators are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in a Christmas Eve shoplifting case at Atlanta’s Ponce City Market.
Officials say the theft happened at the Nike store at the popular shopping mall and food hall on Ponce de Leon Avenue.
According to police, the suspect was seen on camera walking into the store and grabbing multiple items of clothing.
Investigators are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for any information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case.
If you have any tips, call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at (404) 577-8477 or by visiting www.StopCrimeAtl.org.
The Source: Information for this story came from a release by Crime Stoppers Atlanta.
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