A man was shot to death Wednesday afternoon after forcing entry and shooting into an apartment in southwest Atlanta, authorities said.
Atlanta police responded to the Country Oaks apartments in the 300 block of Fairburn Road just after noon. Corey Oliver, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to the police report.
The alleged shooter, Norris Williams, 59, stayed at the scene until police arrived and was taken for questioning.
The preliminary investigation suggests that Oliver assaulted Williams in the breezeway of an apartment building, police said. Williams then went to his apartment, while Oliver retrieved a gun and attempted to force his way into Williams’ apartment, the report said.
Williams then grabbed his gun and shot Oliver through the partially opened door to this apartment, the report said.
Soon after Oliver was shot, multiple people came to Williams’ residence and began shooting into his home, police said. The names of the others have not been released and it’s unclear if they will face charges.
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