Police investigate fatal southwest Atlanta shooting

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in southwest Atlanta.

Gary Climer, 60, of Atlanta was shot in the 1500 block of Jonesboro Road around 5 p.m. Thursday. He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital where he died, police said.

Police are questioning a woman in relation to the shooting. Atlanta police homicide detectives are investigating.

Check at AJC.com for updates.

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