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Man dies following shooting near MARTA Five Points station

The victim was taken to the hospital where he died, according to Atlanta Police.

ATLANTA — One person has died after a shooting happened not far from the MARTA Five Points Station.

According to Atlanta Police, officers went to 20 Broad Street - which is across the street from the MARTA station, to respond to a call about a person shot just before 2:20 p.m. Friday. 

When they arrived, officers said the male victim wasn't conscious, but was still breathing. He was taken to the hospital where officials said he died.

Police didn't mention any suspect information. However, they said homicide investigators are trying to determine the circumstances around the shooting. 

RELATED: MARTA police seeking 2 for questioning after man killed at Five Points station

This is at least the second shooting in the same area within this week.

On Monday, MARTA Police said they were investigating a shooting where a 29-year-old man was shot on the eastbound platform of the Five Points Station. The victim, identified as Deontray White by the medical examiner, was pronounced dead. In that investigation, MARTA Police released photos of two people they wanted to question about the crime. 

Anyone with information on these cases is asked to call police.

Credit: MARTA police
Police are looking for two people for questioning in the death of 29-year-old Deontray White.
Credit: MARTA police
Police are looking for two people for questioning in the death of 29-year-old Deontray White.

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