1 dead, 1 hospitalized after shooting in Northwest Atlanta, police say

WSBTV.com News Staff

April 7, 2024 at 8:57 PM·1 min read

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Joseph E. Boone Blvd. this evening.

Police say they responded to the 700 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW to a persons shot call just before 6 p.m. Sunday evening. When they arrived, they say found two men had been shot.

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One of the men police say is 31 years old and was shot multiple times to the back. He was taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries.. The other victim, who police say was 44 years old died on scene, police say.

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Police say their investigation is ongoing.

We have a Channel 2 Action News photographer headed to the scene and will have more for WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.

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