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Police ID victim, suspect in deadly shooting near Five Points MARTA station

Police have a suspect in custody.

ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead near the Five Points MARTA station on Thursday. 

On Friday, police released the identity of both the suspect and victim, however, the circumstances surrounding the shooting, were not released.

Samuel Arnold, 26, was arrested "for the willful and unjustifiable killing" of Ezekiel McNair during a dispute, police said.

An officer on foot patrol said he heard gunshots being fired at around 3:20 p.m. 

Credit: Atlanta Police Department
Samuel Arnold

"He immediately observed a male laying on the ground and saw another male running from the scene," Atlanta Police officer TaSheena Brown said. "A foot pursuit ensued and the officer was able to successfully detain the suspect."

McNair suffered a gunshot wound to the face. Grady EMTs arrived at the location and attempted life saving measures, but was unsuccessful, police said.

The shooting took place in a plaza near the MARTA station in the general area of Alabama Street and Broad Street in a location that features several stores and fast food restaurants. 

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