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Woman found shot multiple times, killed near I-285 overpass: Atlanta Police

Atlanta Police said officers responded to the intersection of Collier Dr. NW and Harwell Rd NW near a MARTA bus stop shortly before 5:30 a.m.

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A woman was found shot to death near an I-285 overpass in Fulton County Thursday morning, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Atlanta Police said officers responded to the intersection of Collier Dr. NW and Harwell Rd NW near a MARTA bus stop shortly before 5:30 a.m. When officers arrived, APD said they found the woman with multiple gunshot wounds. 

Grady EMS responded to the scene, where she was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the police department. The medical examiner later identified her as 25-year-old Area Shontreal Barnett. 

11Alive's Bobeth Yates was at the scene where the road was shut down for several hours.

Homicide investigators are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. They are still looking for witnesses and any information related to the shooting. 

At this time, investigators have not released any details about a possible suspect. 

If you have any information, contact the Atlanta Police Department at 404-658-6666. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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