A man died after being shot in the leg overnight near the headquarters of Coca-Cola, police said.

The man, who has not been identified, was found shot in the upper leg in the 500 block of Northside Drive, near its intersection with North Avenue, Atlanta police spokesman Officer Jarius Daugherty told AJC.com.

After officers found the man about 3:45 a.m. Monday, he was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Crews are investigating the shooting.

In other news:

The shooting happened at the Ashford Jackson Creek Apartments along Sunrise Village Lane in Norcross.??

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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