Crime & Safety

Man Found Shot to Death Outside SW Atlanta Apartment

The man, who appeared to be in his late 20s or early 30s, was shot at least one time in the chest.

Update:

The man found shot to death has been identified as Nicholas Hagood, 34, of Marietta.

Original story:


Atlanta police are seeking the public’s assistance with regards to a man they found shot to death Wednesday afternoon at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.

According to Officer John Chafee, the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. at the Windsor Square Townhomes, located at 3804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

The man, who appeared to be in his late 20s or early 30s, was shot at least one time in the chest. 

The preliminary investigation indicates that the male was shot outside the complex and at this time no motive has been established. 

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Investigators are attempting to determine what occurred and are asking that anyone with information on this homicide call Crime Stoppers. 

Any information on the case can be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online www.crimestoppersatlanta.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637).

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Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000 for the arrest and indictment of the suspects.



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