Crime & Safety

Man Found Shot Dead in Car in SW Atlanta on Friday

Shooting took place around 4:15 a.m.

Atlanta police say an 18-year-old Atlanta man was found shot to death in southwest Atlanta early Friday morning.

According to Officer John Chafee, the victim has been identified as Darius Bottoms. His body was discovered in a car in the 300 block of Legacy Drive.

The shooting took place around 4:15 a.m.

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The investigation continues and police have not indicated a motive for the shooting.


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