Forest Park police search for suspect in deadly shooting

Forest Park police are investigating a deadly shooting the left at least one person dead Thursday morning. 

According to investigators, police found a black male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest area in the 5500 block of Old Dixie Road around 11:46 a.m.

The victim was later pronounced dead after being taken to a nearby hospital.  

Police are searching for an unknown suspect who is described as a slender, black male with short dreads. Police say he was seen wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

 Anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Forest Park Police Department at 404-366-4141. Tipsters can remain anonymous to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.

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