Barber shot, killed at southwest Atlanta shopping plaza

ATLANTA — One man is dead after a shooting inside a barbershop Thursday morning.

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The barbershop is located in a shopping center at Camp Creek Parkway southwest near Interstate 285. The address appears to be the Princeton Lakes Shopping Center.

APD received reports of gunfire just before 10:15 am. Police told Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco two barbers were working inside.

What police said happened minutes before the deadly shooting, NEXT on Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m.

Channel 2 Action News has reached out to the owner and is waiting for a response.

Atlanta police have not confirmed the name of the man killed, but people who knew him stood outside the crime tape waiting for answers.

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Customers getting groceries at the Publix next door said the shooting in such a crowded spot leaves them concerned for their safety.

“It’s just a sad situation, you know? Just praying for some more peaceful times so that we can feel safe coming out shopping and taking care of our kids and not feel like something crazy is going to happen like this,” said Vicki Lyons.

“Just be mindful of your surroundings because you just never know,” said Shanieka Crowley.

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