The shooting happened right near a convenience store.
An investigation is underway after police said a person was sH๏τ and killed in southwest Atlanta on Thursday evening.
Officers with Atlanta Police responded to 8 Cleveland Ave. SW around 7:20 p.m., which is right near the 24 Hour Food Mart convenience store.
APD did not give any details about what led up to the shooting or if they are in the process of searching for a suspect.
Summary of Details:
Time: Approximately 7:20–7:30 PM Thursday (March 19, 2026).
Location: 8 Cleveland Ave. SW, directly in front of/next to the 24-Hour Food Mart (or 24/7 Food Mart), at the corner of Cleveland Avenue SE and Macon Drive SW, Glenrose Heights, southwest Atlanta.
Incident: Atlanta Police Department (APD) received a report and arrived at the scene, finding a man sH๏τ on the sidewalk. The victim was pronounced ᴅᴇᴀᴅ at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Current Status of Investigation:
The victim’s name and age have not been released (according to APD policy).
No suspect or motive has been disclosed.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage around the store, interviewing witnesses, and gathering evidence.
Official sources: 11Alive, WSB-TV, FOX5 Atlanta (updated morning of March 20, 2026).
Note: This is a very new, ongoing case; information is limited and there are no further updates on the suspect. No victim pH๏τos or graphic details are available for security reasons.
