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Man found dead following shooting near SW Atlanta apartment complex

Police said the 30-year-old man's body was found in front of a building near the intersection of Metropolitan Parkway and University Avenue.

Atlanta Police said a 30-year-old man was found near the intersection of University Avenue and Metropolitan Parkway late Friday night.

Investigators said they responded to a 911 call from the area of the Capitol View Apartments at about 11 p.m.

According to Atlanta Police Captain William Ricker, several shell casings were found in the area.

Witnesses told officers that people were shooting near the building.
Investigators are attempting to determine how the victim, Desmond Finch, was involved in the incident along with descriptions of potential suspects in the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers tipsters may remain anonymous and may qualify for a reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.

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