ATLANTA — Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding a homicide in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police told Channel 2 Action News on Sunday at 10:06 p.m. that officers received reports of a person shot on Allene Avenue SW.
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When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot outside of the home.
The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The identity of the victim has not been released.
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Police called SWAT to the scene to serve a search warrant at the residence to gather evidence for the investigation.
When SWAT entered the home, there was no one inside, police said.
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No one has been taken into custody at this time.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
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