Deceased Person Found in Vehicle Fire on Wilson Avenue in Atlanta

On December 22, 2024, at approximately 7:28 a.m., officers and Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle fire at 2092 Wilson Avenue, located in the Penelope Neighbors area. After the fire was extinguished by AFR, arson investigators discovered a deceased individual inside the vehicle.

Upon further investigation, APD homicide detectives were called to the scene after it was determined the decedent had multiple gunshot wounds. The Fulton County Medical Examiner (FCME) arrived to remove the body, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.