3 suspects on the run after man shot, killed sitting inside his car, Atlanta police say

Atlanta police are investigating a shooting in southwest Atlanta.

Authorities told Channel 2 News that officers received reports of a person shot at Mechanicsville Crossing, an apartment complex on Wells Street SW, just after 2 a.m. Monday.

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When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old man who had been shot and killed.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

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According to the investigation, three suspects walked up to the victim who was sitting inside his car in the apartment complex parking lot and opened fire, killing him. The suspects then took off in a black Dodge Charger.

Authorities confirmed that the victim lived at the apartment complex.

Police said they don’t know what led to the shooting.

Police have not said what led to the shooting and if anyone has been taken into custody.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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