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Man killed in shooting at SW Atlanta home

Atlanta police investigate a deadly shooting at a home in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Atlanta police investigate a deadly shooting at a home in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening.
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Jan 31, 2024

A shooting at a southwest Atlanta home left one man dead Tuesday evening, according to police.

It’s not clear what led to shots being fired in the incident that unfolded in the 1000 block of Orlando Place in the Cascade Road neighborhood near the West End.

When Atlanta police arrived around 7:15 p.m., they found a 41-year-old man, who has not been publicly identified, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and later died.

Police have not released any other details.

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

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