Man shot multiple times at SE Atlanta gas station dies in hospital

A man was fatally shot Tuesday evening at a southeast Atlanta gas station, police said.

Officers were called to the Pure station at 3015 Jonesboro Road about 7 p.m. regarding a person shot call. At the scene, police said a 30-year-old man was found shot multiple times. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.

The victim was later identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office as Quantavious Zachary of Atlanta.

No details were released about what led to the shooting or if a suspect had been identified.

The gas station is just a few blocks from Humphries Elementary School and about a mile from South Atlanta High School.

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