A man was fatally shot in southeast Atlanta on Friday night, police said.

The incident happened around 7 p.m. on Whatley Street.

Witnesses told authorities that a man walked up to the victim, shot him in the chest, then fled, Atlanta police Lt. Paul Guerrucci told Channel 2 Action News.

The victim, who was in his mid 20s, was transported to a hospital, where he died, Guerrucci said.

Homicide detectives are investigating leads but don't have a motive.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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