One man was killed after a home invasion attempted robbery at the Prato at Midtown Apartments off Central Park Place in northeast Atlanta Friday night.

The suspects, described as two men wearing masks, shot and killed an occupant, according to Channel 2 Action News.

Police are working to identify the victim, who was not carrying any identification, the station reported.

“There were multiple people inside the residence and we’re trying to get statements and figure out exactly what took place,” Atlanta Police Lt. Charles Hampton told Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach.

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