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2 shot, 1 killed in Atlanta home

By George Mathis
July 31, 2011

A man sitting on his front porch was shot and killed -- and another man injured -- in Atlanta Saturday night, police said.

Atlanta police responding to a call at 3074 Waters St. in southwest Atlanta found two people shot just after 9 p.m.

One man was found dead on the porch of the residence.

The other shooting victim was found inside the home. He was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital and is listed as being in critical but stabilized condition.

Police have not released the victims' identities.

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George Mathis has worked in the AJC newsroom since 1999 in a variety of roles including editing local news, blogger and columnist.

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