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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was killed in a shooting in Kirkwood on Wednesday evening, Atlanta police said.
Police responded to a shooting near the intersection of Hosea L. Williams Drive SE and Howard Street NE. The shooting seems to have happened near Elmyriachi, a Tex-Mex restaurant.
Atlanta Police says a homicide took place in the Kirkwood neighborhood tonight.
This is near Hosea L. Williams Dr. SE & Howard St. NE— near the elmyriachi restaurant.
No word on a suspect yet. @ATLNewsFirst pic.twitter.com/cgHZpX4JAJ
— Karli Barnett (@KarliBarnett) August 10, 2023
According to witnesses, the shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. Police told Atlanta News First the victim died around 9:45 p.m.
The identity of the victim has not been released by police. It is unknown if any suspects are in custody.
This is a developing story. Stay with Atlanta News First for updates.
Decaturish media partner Atlanta News First provided this story.