A man was found shot dead in downtown Atlanta Monday.

The victim, who had not been publicly identified as of Monday afternoon, was found about 6:30 a.m. on a sidewalk on Broad Street, the Atlanta Police Department said. They said the victim had a “possible gunshot wound to the head.”

No witnesses were present. The case is under investigation by the department’s homicide team.

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Instructor Daniel Jean-Baptiste reminds students to "measure twice, cut once" while using a hand saw at the Construction Ready accelerated summer program at Westside Works in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The program provides training for careers in construction and the skilled trades. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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