Clayton County police are investigating after a man was discovered dead inside an apartment Wednesday night.

Norman Earl Johnson III was lying on the floor when officers arrived about 9:40 p.m. to investigate a shooting at a complex in the 5000 block of Ga. 85, according to police spokesman Officer Jordan Parrish. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities did not confirm he was shot.

The circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation. Police have not determined a motive, Parrish said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the detective on the case at 770-603-5266. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website

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The renovation of Jekyll Island's Great Dunes golf course includes nine holes designed by Walter Travis in the 1920s for the members of the Jekyll Island Club. Several holes that were part of the original layout where located along the beach and were bulldozed in the 1950s.(Photo by Austin Kaseman)

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