Man dead in shooting at Riverdale hotel

A man was killed Tuesday in a shooting at a hotel in Clayton County, authorities said.

The fatal incident at the Hometown Inn on Ga. 85 was confirmed by Riverdale police, but few other details were provided. The hotel is located on the northern side of Riverdale in a busy area next to an H-Mart grocery store.

Police have not said what circumstances led to the shooting, if anyone has been detained or if the victim has been identified.

We’re working to learn more.

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