1 shot to death near northwest Atlanta park, police say

Published: Nov. 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM EST|Updated: moments ago

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a deadly shooting near a northwest Atlanta park Monday night.

A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department said the shooting was reported on the 600 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW, across the street from the Rodney Cook Sr. Park in the Vine City neighborhood.

Officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released his name or age.

No arrests have been announced.

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