Woman found dead in South Atlanta

9:52 PM, Jul 16, 2012   |    comments
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ATLANTA -- A woman is dead after an apparent shooting on Myrtle Drive in southwest Atlanta Monday afternoon. 

According to Atlanta Police, shortly after 3 p.m. officers responded to the area of Myrtle Drive and Allison Court "regarding a person down." 

The woman, 31-year-old Teresa Carter, appeared to have been shot and killed. 

According to information, a possible suspect was being detained by community members until law enforcement arrived. Investigators have detained that person. 

This scene is still being investigated and the story is still developing.