Atlanta police search for suspect accused of killing off-duty security guard at event venue

ATLANTA — Police are investigating a homicide in northwest Atlanta.

Atlanta police told Channel 2 Action News officers received reports of a person shot at Ten50 Social Club on Main Street at 5:45 a.m.

When authorities arrived, they found a 27-year-old man who had been shot.

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He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the investigation, a dispute began inside the event space where an estimated 50 people were inside. The argument was between the victim, an off-duty security guard and another individual.

When the dispute moved outside, witnesses told police the individual shot the man and drove off in a green Nissan Murano.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

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The car police are looking for is described as a green Nissan Murano with bullet holes, a door handle missing, and further damage to one of the doors.

Police have not made any arrests in the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding the car’s whereabouts is asked to contact police.

The investigation is ongoing.

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