Man found dead in middle of Atlanta road

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ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting early Thursday morning. Investigators said it may be connected to a stabbing in the area.

Officers were called to 2310 MLK Jr. Drive southwest in reference to a person shot. When they arrived, they found a man dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the middle of the road.

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Investigators said the two incidents may be related.

In the same area, officers were called to a man with a stab wound. He was taken to the hospital and listed as stable.

Authorities have not yet released the name of the dead man.