Christmas Eve shooting leaves 1 dead in southwest Atlanta

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating after a woman was shot to death on Christmas Eve.

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Around 6 p.m., officers responded to a person shot call at 1113 Smith Street SW.

When police arrived, they found a woman with an apparent gunshot wound.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Authorities did not say if the shooting occurred inside or outside the home.

Her age and identity were not released. Investigators are working to learn what led up to the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

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