ATLANTA — Investigators have determined a deadly shooting near a MARTA station was an act of self-defense, according to police.
Atlanta Police told 11Alive on May 16 that after completing a thorough investigation, and consulting with the Fulton County District Attorney’s office, homicide investigators determined the shooter in this case acted in self-defense.
The shooting happened on May 8 around 7:30 p.m. and left one man dead at 65 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., which is the Ashby station. APD initially said the shooting escalated from an argument. The person injured died at the hospital.
Days later, officers released photos of a person of interest in the case, but have since determined this was a matter of self-defense.
This case is now considered closed, APD said.
