1 dead in overnight shooting in northwest Atlanta

ATLANTA — An overnight shooting in northwest Atlanta has left one man dead.

Police say they were called to the 20 block of Griffin Street around 12:30 a.m. in reference to a person who had been shot.

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The man, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators say details are limited, but it appears to be a targeted incident where multiple rounds were fired.

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Homicide detectives say they have collected ballistic and electronic evidence and are working to determine what led up to the shooting.

No details have been released on any possible suspects.

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