New details reveal victim in deadly southwest Atlanta shooting was shooter's girlfriend

ATLANTA — A shooting in southwest Atlanta left a woman dead in the middle of the street.

Police said she and a second victim were not the intended victims.

It happened Sunday afternoon on Baker Drive. Police said the shooting was related to an argument that occurred hours earlier.

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Channel 2’s Veronica Griffin was live WSB Tonight at 11 p.m. with more details at the Atlanta Police Department station on Metropolitan Parkway.

Detectives said Channel 2 Action News that the shooters and the two victims knew each other.

“We will ensure justice is served in this case,” said Commander Andrew Smith of ADP Homicide. “It’s really complicated to explain.”

Detectives on scene said the argument happened at a different location and resumed around 3:30 p.m. Two men were found at the home on Baker Drive SW.

“That’s when the shooting started,” Smith said.

The two men began shooting at each other and their stray bullets hit a 21-year-old woman who happened to be the girlfriend of one of the shooters.

She died instantly.

Homicide detectives said a stray bullet also struck the homeowner in the leg.

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A family member said Channel 2’s Veronica Griffin that a few minutes after the incident, they rushed to the scene. More than three dozen family members and friends showed up on the scene looking for answers.

At this time, it is unclear whether one or both men are considered suspects.

The investigation is ongoing.

No additional information has been released about the suspected shooters or the identity of the deceased woman.

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