DeKalb County police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon while he was in the drive-thru line at a McDonald’s.

The victim was found dead in his car outside the fast-food restaurant at the intersection of Candler and McAfee roads, according to police. Video shot by Channel 2 Action News appeared to show a white sedan riddled with bullet holes in the parking lot.

Video shot by Channel 2 Action News appeared to show a car riddled with bullet holes in the parking lot of the restaurant.

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Credit: Channel 2 Action News

The man, whose name was not released, was in his early 20s, DeKalb County police spokeswoman Michaela Vincent said. Detectives have not released any information about suspects or a possible motive, citing the ongoing investigation.

No employees in the restaurant were injured in the shooting, Vincent said.

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