Brookhaven police investigating man shot, killed outside of Blackburn Park

BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — The Brookhaven Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a man found outside Blackburn Park in Brookhaven on Saturday.

Police say just after 5 p.m. on Saturday, they responded to an injured person call at Blackburn Park.

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When they arrived, they found a “young adult” man suffering from what they are saying is an apparent life-threatening gunshot wound.

Medical personnel rendered aid, but the man died on scene from his injuries.

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Motive is unclear at this time. BPD officials say they are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.

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