Police: 80-year-old man found shot to death during welfare check
80-year-old fatally shot by stray bullet
Atlanta police believe the incident stemmed from a drive-by shooting.
ATLANTA - Police are investigating after an elderly man was found shot to death during a welfare check early Friday morning. Investigators think he was struck by a stray bullet.
Officers were called to conduct a welfare check in the 2400 block of Meadow Park Drive around 4 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found an 80-year-old man dead inside the home.
Elderly man killed by stray bullet
Police are investigating after an elderly man was found dead Friday morning.
The victim has been identified as Clarence Knox. Police said he had at least one gunshot wound.
June 26, 2020 - Elderly man killed by stray bullet (FOX 5)
Detectives think Knox may have been an "unintended victim" of a drive-by shooting.
No details have been released about a possible suspect.
The Knox family set up a GoFundMe in an effort to help cover funeral expenses. Anyone who would like to donate can click here.