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2 dead in apparent murder-suicide shooting in SW Atlanta

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  October 18, 2023 1:34pm EDT
Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta

Man kills woman before turning gun on himself

Atlanta police are investigating a murder-suicide inside a southwest Atlanta home on Brevard Avenue. Police say the man shot and killed a woman in an incident of domestic violence before turning the gun on himself.

ATLANTA - Police responded to the scene of a murder-suicide at a home in south Atlanta Wednesday.

The shooting was reported at 10:17 a.m on Brevard Avenue SW near Macon Drive SW. The home is directly across from a daycare.

Investigators confirmed with FOX 5's Eric Perry that the deadly shooting happened during a domestic situation at the home,

FOX 5 cameras saw multiple police officers at the scene of the shooting.

Officials have not shared details about the victim or the gunman.

This story is developing. Check back for details. If you have additional information, pictures, or video email newstipsatlanta@fox.com.

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