A man was shot and killed in southeast Atlanta on Tuesday evening, officials announced.

Atlanta police received a report that a 23-year-old was shot just after 7 p.m. near the 100 block of Schell Road in the Swallow Circle Baywood neighborhood. The home is located just over a mile from South Bend Park.

The man, who had been shot multiple times, was declared dead at the scene, officials said. His name was not released.

Officials did not share information about possible suspects or a motive. An investigation is ongoing.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

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