Gunshot victim found in hotel room

Atlanta police are investigating a homicide after a man was found with a gunshot wound in a hotel room in northwest Atlanta, spokesman Officer Donald T. Hannah said.

The shooting happened at the InTown Suites at Piedmont Circle, according to Channel 2 Action News.

Hannah said police got a call about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday about a disturbance at the hotel in one of the rooms.

The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and later died.

It’s not yet clear if the man was shot inside the hotel room. The investigation is ongoing.

About the Author

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors

If the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes, it would eliminate tax credits for EV purchases and installing solar panels and end subsidies for clean energy companies

2h ago

Sneaker Con draws masses to Atlanta for shoes and status

One Sneaker Con attendee Saturday in Atlanta said: 'Once you have that rush of buying, buying, buying, it’s like a drug. You can’t stop.'

Emory University custodian charged after woman found dead in Atlanta park

Police found an unresponsive woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and charged a 57-year-old man who had worked for Emory University until Wednesday.

The Latest

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors

2h ago

A.M. ATL: The land of cornbread

A.M. ATL: Came in like a wrecking ball

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.