ATLANTA — Officials are investigating after a body was found inside a burning car on Sunday morning, according to Atlanta Fire and Rescue.
Atlanta firefighters were called to a vehicle fire around 7:22 a.m. near 37 Wadley Street in northwest Atlanta.
When fire crews arrived, they said a body was inside the vehicle.
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Detectives later discovered the victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim’s age and identity were not released.
Officials did not share details on the make or model of the vehicle.
Atlanta police told Channel 2 Action News homicide detectives arrived on scene and are investigating further.
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