Teen ID’d as victim in deadly shooting in South Fulton

Police are looking for answers in the death of a 17-year-old boy shot outside a South Fulton townhome complex.

Chalyne Tolbert was killed Aug. 2 at the Sierra Townhomes in the 2700 block of Godby Road, South Fulton police said Tuesday. Investigators don’t how many people are responsible for his death.

No further details about the shooting were released.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the police department at 470-809-7300.

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