1 killed, 1 injured in unrelated southwest Atlanta shootings, police say

Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One man was killed and another was injured Tuesday night in southwest Atlanta shootings that are unrelated, according to police. Atlanta police said there are two crime scenes about a mile apart, one at a gas station at 1450 Donnelly Ave. SW, and the other at a gas station at 1072 Cascade Ave. SW. Officers found two men in the area with gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts, one victim died of his injuries at the scene. His identity has not been released. Police said the other victim is alert, conscious and breathing. Responding officers have detained one man. No arrests have been announced. Police initially believed the shootings may have been related, but further investigation indicated they were not. Further details have not been released. Atlanta News First is working to learn more. Check back for updates on this developing story. Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.