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Security guard found shot to death behind recording studio in NE Atlanta

Police believe the shooting was targeted.

ATLANTA -- Police say a security guard was found shot in the head behind a recording studio late Wednesday night.

According to Lt. Andrea Webster with Atlanta Police, officers responded to a shots fired called shortly after 10 p.m. on the 2000 block of Liddell Drive. When they arrived, they found a man in his 30s with a gunshot wound to his head.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 30-year old Scott Marthone of Atlanta. At this time Webster said police believe the shooting was targeted.

Officers canvassed the area and were attempting to get statements from witnesses.

No description of the gunman was released.

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