A man is dead after a shooting at Blackburn Park in Brookhaven late Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Authorities responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., where they found the victim suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. First responders attempted to save his life, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
🚓 What’s Happening: Brookhaven Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but they have not released information on a motive or any suspects.
• Officers responded to a report of an injured person at Blackburn Park off Ashford Dunwoody Road.
• The victim was found with a critical gunshot wound, and despite emergency aid, he did not survive.
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