Man killed near Lindbergh MARTA station, police searching for shooter

ATLANTA — Atlanta police say they are investigating a deadly shooting near a MARTA station and shopping center.

The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon near 2415 Camelia Lane Northeast.

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Police said officers found a man on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the victim was 42 years old, but his identity has not been released. Police said the victim and the suspect appear to have known each other and the shooting was not random.

A witness told Channel 2 Action News they heard gunshots, and then saw a man laying in a nearby parking lot.

Officers are looking for a passenger in a dark gray Jeep Compass in connection with the shooting.

The victim was 42 years old, police said.

Investigators said they do not believe the incident was random. The victim and suspect appeared to have known each other.

The investigation continues.