Police are investigating after a man was found shot multiple times and killed Sunday afternoon at a southeast Atlanta apartment complex.

The man was discovered by police about 3:30 p.m. at the Forest Cove Apartments along Thomasville Boulevard, authorities said. The apartment complex borders Thomasville Park.

The victim, later identified as 37-year-old Chenard Carter, was dead at the scene, according to an Atlanta police spokesman. Investigators believe the shooter and Carter knew each other and were acquaintances.

A police spokesman said the shooting appears to be the result of a dispute stemming from a prior argument. No other information was released.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or online at www.StopCrimeATL.com. Tips can be sent anonymously and information that leads to an arrest and indictment in this investigation can earn tipsters up to $2,000.

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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