Man shot dead in yard on North Avenue

A man was shot dead Wednesday morning in the back yard of a home in the 1800 block of North Avenue in northwest Atlanta, according to Atlanta police.

Police told Channel 2 Action News that the shooting occurred around 7 a. m.

The name of the victim has not been released. Police have also not released details on the shooter. Investigators told Channel 2 that several narcotics and guns, including an assault rifle, were found inside the house.

Robbery is a likely motive, but has not been confirmed, according to police.

Please check back for updates.

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