One Dead, One Injured in Shooting on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in Atlanta

On November 5, 2024, at approximately 4:18 PM, Atlanta police responded to a shooting at 343 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard SW, where they discovered two males had been shot.

Upon arrival, officers found an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound who was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Despite life-saving efforts, the 18-year-old was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

A 14-year-old male was also found at the scene with gunshot wounds but was alert, conscious, and breathing. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and is currently stable.

The Homicide Unit has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.