Fulton County Police are currently investigating a homicide committed Tuesday afternoon.

A man was killed about 4:18 p.m. at the Country Squire apartments, police spokesman Patrena Smith said.

“The suspect in this case was seen running from the scene He is described as about 6-foot-1 to 2 and between 170 and 180 pounds.

“He is considered armed and dangerous,” Smith said.

If you have information on this subject, you can remain anonymous and contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at (404) 577-TIPS (8477); text your tip to CRIMES (274637); or visit their website at www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.

In other news:

A new Harvard University study reveals yogurt could help prevent heart attacks and strokes. The snack was associated with a 30 percent decline in heart disease risk for women. There was 19 percent reduction for men. Men and women, who ate more than two servings of yogurt a week, had a 20 percent drop. Researchers believe yogurt may benefit heart health alone or with a healthy diet.

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A native of Columbus and a fine arts graduate of Clark Atlanta, Amy Sherald was chosen as the official portrait artist of former first lady Michelle Obama. On the same week that the portrait was unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, it was also announced that Sherald was awarded the High Museum's 2018 David C. Driskell Prize. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

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