Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

Man dead in shooting at Riverdale hotel

A fatal shooting at the Hometown Inn on Ga. 85 was confirmed by Riverdale police.
A fatal shooting at the Hometown Inn on Ga. 85 was confirmed by Riverdale police.
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Sept 12, 2023

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.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

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Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.

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