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2 men killed in separate shootings about 1 mile apart in NW Atlanta

Updated  April 20, 2023 9:39am EDT
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FOX 5 Atlanta

Shooting on Main Street in NW Atlanta

Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting at townhomes near Main Street and Church Street in NW Atlanta. This is breaking news.

ATLANTA - Atlanta Police are investigating two fatal shootings that took place this morning about a mile apart in northwest Atlanta.

Both shootings appear to have been reported around 6 a.m. One shooting took place at the Flipper Temple Apartments at Abner Terrace NW and the other shooting took place near Main and Church streets.

Scene of shooting in NW Atlanta on April 20, 2023

Police say that the victims were both men in their 20s.

At this time, police say they are treating the shootings as separate incidents but are investigating whether they are related..

Officials have not released any information about what led up to the shootings or identified any suspects in connected to either act of violence.

If you have any information that could help with the investigation, contact the Atlanta Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  

Police investigating multiple shootings in northwest Atlanta

The shootings at an apartment on Abner Terrace and Main Street happened just about a mile away from each other.

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