Georgia
Person shot, killed near Georgia State University campus, APD says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A person was shot to death outside a Georgia State University dorm early Sunday afternoon, according to police.
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) said around 1:40 p.m. that officers responded to 120 Piedmont Avenue NE in reference to a person shot.
The address is listed as an apartment complex across the street from the University Commons dorm.
According to APD’s preliminary investigation, police believe the shooting happened at the nearby RaceTrac store, where multiple people have been shot over the last year, the department said.
“Upon arrival, officers located a male who sustained several apparent gunshot wounds,” police said. “The male was not alert, conscious, or breathing and was pronounced deceased on scene.”
It’s unknown if students were involved or if there is any threat to the area.
Homicide investigators were called to the scene, police said.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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