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Man shot, killed at apartment complex where police investigated gunfire 24 hours earlier
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Steve Gehlbach , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points Police had responded to gunfire at the same apartment complex just 24 hours earlier. Further details about the shooting and the investigation are available from Channel 2 Action News This Morning.
A man was found shot to death inside a SUV. Police had responded to gunfire at the same apartment complex just 24 hours earlier. On the previous day, multiple shots had damaged apartments and cars, but no one was hurt. This time, however, a man was found dead behind the wheel of a gray SUV that had rolled into another car.
The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. Homicide detectives are investigating the incident. Neighbors have expressed concerns about safety and are calling for action to prevent such incidents.
Further details about the shooting and the investigation are available from Channel 2 Action News This Morning.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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