Man shot, found dead inside car at SW Atlanta home

A man was found shot to death Saturday night inside of a car parked at a southwest Atlanta home, authorities said.

Officers were called to the home in the 2300 block of Niskey Lake Road around 7 p.m. and found a man dead inside a white sedan, Atlanta police said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as 33-year-old William Berry.

Police did not say if the shooting occurred at the home where Berry was found.

There was a heavy police presence in the area Friday night and officers are still working to determine what led to the shooting. No suspects or others involved in the incident have been identified.

Anyone with information is asked to come forward. 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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