Two people who stopped to investigate smoke on the side of a DeKalb County road discovered a man’s body Tuesday morning, police said.
The body was on fire when it was spotted along H.F. Shepherd Drive and Lloyd Drive about 2:15 a.m., according to DeKalb police spokeswoman Michaela Vincent. After stopping and using a jacket to put out the flames, the two passersby called 911.
Responding officers determined the unidentified victim, who appeared to be in his early 20s, was shot at least once in his abdomen, Vincent said.
The case is being worked as a homicide. The investigation is “very active” Tuesday, and detectives have not identified a suspect, according to police.
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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